Tender

Anti-Malarial Travel Service & Travel Vaccinations for ICS volunteers

VSO INTERNATIONAL

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Tender

06 Dec 2016 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by VSO International, focuses on providing an "Anti-Malarial Travel Service & Travel Vaccinations for ICS volunteers." This service falls under the pharmacy services industry category, and it will take place in the United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 6th January 2017. The Framework Agreement aims to support young people volunteering through the government-funded International Citizen Service, with contract performance expected to start on 6th March 2017 and continue until 5th March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in travel medicine and pharmacy services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in handling vaccinations and anti-malarial treatments. Companies that prioritise quality service and competitive pricing, while offering robust processes for advice dissemination and regional accessibility across the UK, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, strong customer service focus and an understanding of the diverse volunteer demographic will enhance the chances of success in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti-Malarial Travel Service & Travel Vaccinations for ICS volunteers

Notice Description

VSO is a global voluntary organisation whose mission has been to bring people together to fight poverty through the lasting power of volunteering. We will be running a tender process with the intention of awarding a Framework Agreement for the provision of travel vaccinations and anti-malarial tablets for young people volunteering as part of the government funded International Citizen Service. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations. VSO is the contract lead for the International Citizen Service a programme supporting young people from the UK to volunteer overseas alongside young people from developing countries. The current ICS contract will run until early 2019 with the final departures expected to be in spring 2018 and planned VSO volunteer departures of c.1, 500. Volunteers from other ICS agencies have total planned departures of c3, 300. The ICS contract is managed through a consortium of respected development organisations. The Framework Agreement will be accessible to ICS agencies and they may sign post their volunteers to the successful provider for services. We are looking for a provider of travel vaccinations and anti-malarial tablets that provides quality of service with excellent up-to-date travel medicine advice at a competitive price to support the value for money of this government funded programme. Key elements to the service will include: * Good regional access for volunteers across the whole of the UK * Up to date travel medicine advice * Robust processes for dissemination of advice by appropriately trained staff * Strong customer service focus with an understanding of the diversity of our ICS volunteer body * Clear and transparent accounting and invoicing systems * Competitively priced Organisations wishing to express their interest should do so in writing to sarah.moon@vsoint.org by January 06 2017 and provide a contact name, organisation name, phone number and email address. Tender documents will be issued in mid January 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d6a9a2-e786-41ab-a638-0b12b62bdbae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2017 - 5 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VSO INTERNATIONAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT2 6QJ
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Norbiton
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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