Tender

COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

30 May 2024 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is inviting Potential Suppliers to provide COVID-19 vaccination services from 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. The procurement process falls under the services category, and the contract value is GBP 300,000,000. The submission deadline for this opportunity is 27 June 2024, with ongoing submissions accepted throughout the 540-day contract period. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with electronic submission required.

This tender by NHS England presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers, including NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, Community Pharmacies, GP federations, and other healthcare providers. Businesses that can meet the minimum requirements and propose suitable sites based on their registered Healthcare Premises are well-suited to compete. The tender aims to onboard providers for the Autumn/Winter 2024 Campaign, with further deadlines aligning with seasonal COVID-19 vaccination campaigns advised by JCVI and accepted by the Government.

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Notice Title

COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026

Notice Description

Under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 there is an opportunity for all Potential Suppliers to submit a response to be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings and Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities and other healthcare providers. All Potential Suppliers must meet the Minimum Requirements as set out in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance and must propose a site that is based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises.<br/>PLEASE NOTE THE LINKS TO ACCESSING THE DOCUMENTS ARE WITHIN section 11.2.4.1 of this notice under the heading 'Description of Procurement'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 there is an opportunity for all Potential Suppliers to submit a response to be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings and Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities and other healthcare providers. All Potential Suppliers must meet the Minimum Requirements as set out in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance and must propose a site that is based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises.

Please see the COVID-19 Vaccination Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance (available on the NHS England website here - https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers
and Terms of Participation (available on the NHS Business Services Authority website) https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process for further information on the process and key deadlines.

All Potential Suppliers must submit a response via the NHS Business Service Authority https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process
Please note:

The value of this contract is estimated based on funding confirmed until March 2025. Beyond this date expected costs have been modelled but are not confirmed.

Please note, the closing date for this opportunity is 27 June 2024 to allow sufficient time for providers to be onboarded for the start of the COVID-19 vaccination Autumn/Winter 2024 Campaign. However, responses will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the contractual period and interim response deadlines will be communicated to providers which align to any further seasonal COVID-19 vaccination campaigns advised by JCVI and accepted by Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016947-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Janice Brodie
Contact Email
mys@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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