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Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

NHS Business Services Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2022 at 15:29

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 17:16

Tender Notice
Planning

22 Sep 2021 at 14:43

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking to contract medical specialist services for the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme, titled "Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme." This procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been initiated through a tender with an estimated value of £6 million, excluding VAT. The award contract is active, and the successful supplier, Crawford and Company, is responsible for conducting medical assessments to determine eligibility under the scheme. The anticipated volume of assessments is projected to be between 1,500 and 1,800 claims in the first year, with a demand-driven approach influencing future work volumes. The procurement method employed is a limited award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to previous tender responses not meeting all criteria. All services are to be delivered within the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within businesses that specialise in medical assessments, clinical governance, and related health services, particularly those experienced in functioning within public health frameworks. With increasing demands stemming from vaccine damage claims, companies capable of handling substantial case numbers and ensuring rigorous assessment processes will be well-positioned to compete in future assessments under this contract. Suppliers with expertise in engaging with health authorities and delivering high-quality service outcomes are particularly encouraged to explore this and similar tenders to expand their operations and contribute to public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). Further information on the scheme can be found here https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility<br/><br/>VDPS eases the present and future burdens of those suffering from vaccine damage and provides assistance to their families. The assessment determines the causation and disablement as a result of vaccinations against specified diseases as set out in the VDPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services required are for Medical Assessments of the evidence being presented by applicants making a claim under the VDPS. An 'Assessment' is the end-to-end process to assess causation and level of disablement against the medical evidence presented in relation to a Claimant's health condition and/or disability.

The Supplier is required to undertake all appropriate action to complete the assessment. This may include gathering evidence from the most appropriate source/reference/expert/specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided.

Historically, the average number of annual assessments is c100 however volumes have increased following the addition of Covid and Adult Flu vaccinations to the VDPS. There is no minimum (or maximum) commitment to the number of assessments that will be required under the contract as the scheme is demand driven. It is estimated that in year one of the contract there will be c1500-1800 claims that will require assessment within the first year of the contract. It is estimated that after year 1 of the contract the number of assessments will between 100-1000 assessments will be required per annum. Additional information: The estimated value set out in the Contract Notice (2021/S 000-028514) was 6000000GBP ex VAT. As per the Contract Notice, this estimate could be affected by the variable volume of assessments required over the term of the Contract and the value could therefore be more or less that the amount stated in section II.1.7.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority received 2 (two) bids following the publication of a Contract Notice on 15th November 2021 (ref 2021/S 000-028514). Neither bid fully met all of the published criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e38f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008036-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
23 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025-2027 depending on whether options to extend are exercised.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Business Services Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Crawford and Company

Further Information

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