Tender

Contract for the provision of engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 and other routine vaccination uptake with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has issued a tender titled "Contract for the provision of engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 and other routine vaccination uptake with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities." This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The tender is currently at the planning stage with a deadline for submissions on October 3, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 16, 2023, and end on March 15, 2024. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, and businesses interested in participating should register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender issued by the NHS presents an opportunity for community groups with expertise in engaging the British Kashmiri and South Asian populations to contribute to increasing health literacy and vaccination uptake. Businesses suited for this tender are those experienced in producing multimedia health literacy materials in Pahari, Urdu, and English, as well as organising community health and wellbeing activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations capable of delivering within the outlined target locations are well-placed to compete for this contract valued at £100,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 and other routine vaccination uptake with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities

Notice Description

We are looking for a community group (supplier) with extensive expertise and experience of increasing health literacy within the British Kashmiri and South Asian populations, to sensitively and appropriately deliver a programme of activities (as detailed below) to tackle vaccine complacency and promote health and vaccination literacy within South Asian and Muslim communities impacted by health inequalities and language barriers. Activities: 1. Health literacy (video, audio, social media content, leaflets and posters) - co-develop and distribute unique and translated (Pahari, Urdu and English) bespoke marketing materials with input from trusted local voices and relevant community organisations. These will answer questions from the community and help people understand: a. How vaccines work and are developed b. How COVID-19 vaccination forms part of a proven and trusted NHS vaccination history c. How to access COVID-19 and other childhood and adult vaccinations d. Availability of / access to other vaccinations (e.g., flu, shingles, routine childhood vaccines) e. Improving vaccine literacy and explaining how people (and family members) can access COVID-19 vaccinations if eligible, as well as how routine vaccinations will enable meaningful conversations to start and help reduce further health outbreaks. This will be backed by direct community action and engagement to further boost vaccine literacy. 2. Organise and host community a health & wellbeing activity or street health teams activity in each of the15 target locations listed below: * Bolton * Brent * Burnley * Bury * Hillingdon * Leicester * Manchester * Redbridge * Salford * Sheffield * Slough * Stevenage * Stockport * Tameside * Waltham Forest The maximum budget is PS100,000 excl. VAT To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ad5033-08bc-4c58-b328-abc3a713886e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 1-6 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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