Tender

COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

29 Oct 2024 at 16:22

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has issued a tender for the delivery of a COVID-19 vaccination programme from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The procurement is categorized under the health services industry (CPV code: 85100000) and focuses on the provision of vaccination services. The procurement process is currently active, with a closing date set for 19 November 2024. The location for delivery is within the UKE region. Interested suppliers must propose a site based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises and meet the minimum requirements outlined in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs, Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities, and other healthcare providers. The open procedure procurement method allows for responses to be submitted electronically via the NHS Business Service Authority. With an estimated contract value of £200 million, this tender can enable suppliers to secure a substantial project, fostering longer-term relationships with NHS England and expanding service offerings in the healthcare sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 April 2025 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 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs, 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/><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 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs 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 expected costs and funding but are not confirmed.

Please note, the closing date for this opportunity is 19 November 2024 to allow sufficient time for an assessment of remaining gaps and any additional procurements required, as well as providers to be onboarded for 1 April 2025. 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. Additional information: This notice replaces the previous notice that was posted on 30 May 2024. This procurement follows the same processes as the previous and requires the same services. The only material change is that single practice PCNs (as defined in the Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance ) can now apply via this Site Sign-up Process. 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

Options: Optional extension period of up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b232
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035075-2024
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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 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
Leigh Parker
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04b232-2024-10-29T16:22:21Z",
    "date": "2024-10-29T16:22:21Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04b232",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04b232",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85100000",
            "description": "Health services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "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 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs, 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/><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'.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 200000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "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 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs 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/><br/>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 <br/>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.<br/><br/>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<br/><br/>Please note:<br/><br/>The value of this contract is estimated based on expected costs and funding but are not confirmed.<br/><br/>Please note, the closing date for this opportunity is 19 November 2024 to allow sufficient time for an assessment of remaining gaps and any additional procurements required, as well as providers to be onboarded for 1 April 2025. 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. Additional information: This notice replaces the previous notice that was posted on 30 May 2024. This procurement follows the same processes as the previous and requires the same services. The only material change is that single practice PCNs (as defined in the Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance ) can now apply via this Site Sign-up Process. 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",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 200000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 360
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "Optional extension period of up to 12 months"
                },
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85100000",
                        "description": "Health services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKE"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission",
            "written"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://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-proce",
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://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-proce"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-19T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-29T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2024-10-29T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "unstructuredChanges": [
                    {
                        "oldValue": {
                            "date": "2024-11-29"
                        },
                        "newValue": {
                            "date": "2024-10-29"
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "IV.2.3.1"
                        }
                    }
                ],
                "description": "The closing date will be 19/11/2024 at 23:59."
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-118033",
            "name": "NHS England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "7&8 Wellington Place",
                "locality": "Leeds",
                "region": "UKE",
                "postalCode": "LS1 4AP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Leigh Parker",
                "email": "mys@nhsbsa.nhs.uk",
                "url": "https://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-proce"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY",
                        "description": "National or federal agency/office"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-932",
            "name": "High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-118033",
        "name": "NHS England"
    },
    "language": "en"
}