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Maternal and neonatal immunisation service to include Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for pregnant women - "20240901 Dorset Perinatal Imms Team"

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

27 Sep 2024 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

In an urgent procurement process, NHS England (South West) awarded a contract on 1st September 2024 for maternal and neonatal immunisation services within Dorset, focusing specifically on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for pregnant women. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, eliminating the need for the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £250,000, will cover various immunisation services like Pertussis, Flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, as well as Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccinations for newborn infants. The RSV vaccine programme will be provided throughout the year from 1st September 2024 to 30th August 2025. The primary location for this procurement is the UKK25 region, encompassing areas in and around Dorset.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in immunisation programmes. Given that the provider is Dorset HealthCare, an organisation skilled in immunisation services and emergency vaccinations such as BCG and Monkey Pox, businesses with relevant expertise and capabilities in providing large-scale health services could greatly benefit. Companies equipped to address urgent healthcare needs and ensure the safety and quality of care amidst unforeseen circumstances will find this contract particularly suited to their strengths. Furthermore, taking part in government-awarded contracts can enhance reputation and provide steady business growth in the health services sector.

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Notice Title

Maternal and neonatal immunisation service to include Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for pregnant women - "20240901 Dorset Perinatal Imms Team"

Notice Description

NHS England (South West), have made an urgent award under the Provider Selection Regime, maternal and neonatal immunisation services within Dorset. An urgent award has been made due to unforeseen circumstance not attributable to the relevant authority. Delaying an award in order to conduct a full application of the Regime would pose a risk to patients. These services include Pertussis, Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccinations for newborn infants, and the roll out of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme for pregnant woman over 28 weeks. Since 2023, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has been actively reviewing the latest evidence on immunisation products which can protect both infants and older adults against RSV infection and disease. In summer 2024, the national RSV vaccination programme was announced. NHS England were made aware of the specific arrangements for RSV immunisation by the Department of Health in June, with contracts needing to start on 1st September 2024. The specific arrangements meant in the Dorset system there would need to be an alternative solution to in-house provision by the acute trusts of this level of vaccines for pregnant women at this stage of pregnancy. The RSV vaccine will be offered throughout the year between 1st September 2024 to 30th August 2025. The total contract value is PS250,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pertussis, Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, BCG vaccinations for newborn infants, and the roll out of the RSV programme

Procurement Information

NHS England were made aware of the specific arrangements for RSV immunisation by the Department of Health in June with contracts needing to start on 1st September. The specific arrangements meant in the Dorset system there would need to be an alternative solution to in-house provision by the acute trusts of this level of vaccines for pregnant women at this stage of pregnancy. This circumstance was unforseen by the Commissioner, a delay would pose a risk to patient safety and provided insufficent time to run a procurement process. The urgent award will allow for a procurement process to be followed under PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031050-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORSET HEALTHCARE

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