Planning

Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Medical Assessments

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Nov 2021 at 17:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Sep 2021 at 13:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is currently planning the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Medical Assessments, which focuses on medical specialist services. This procurement is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, with the engagement end date set for 11th October 2021. The procurement process aims to gather market insights prior to a more formal tendering stage anticipated for October/November 2021. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend a Supplier Briefing Session on 5th October and can submit responses to a Request for Information (RFI) by the deadline of 11th October 2021.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses engaged in medical services, especially those qualified in conducting assessments related to vaccine-related health impacts. Companies that specialise in medical assessments or have experience working with governmental health schemes may find this procurement advantageous for growth. By participating, suppliers can enhance their visibility within the NHS framework and potentially secure future contracts to provide vital services that support families affected by vaccine damage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Medical Assessments

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS RFI HAS NOW CLOSED. THIS NOTICE IS BEING UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE PRE-TENDER MARKET ENGAGEMENT REPORT. You are being invited to participate in this Request for Information in relation to the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). VDPS eases the present and future burdens of those suffering from vaccine damage and provides assistance to their families. The assessment determines the probability that the Claimant is severely disabled as a result of vaccinations against specified diseases. This invitation has been published on the Find my Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. In addition the Suppliers from Lots 1 and 2 of the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care Services (RM6182) have been directly invited to participate in this RFI. At this stage we are seeking high-level input to enable us to assess the market and to inform the future procurement process planned to commence in October/November 2021. Suppliers who register an interest are invited to attend a Supplier Briefing Session which will be held on 5th October with the option to request a 1-2-1 session being held between 6th-7th October 2021. Written RFI responses are requested for 11th October 2021. Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C40724). Suppliers should note that this RFI is a market research exercise only and it is not an invitation to tender or invitation to offer an agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHSBSA Commercial Services
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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