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05 Mar 2025 at 08:23

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19 Feb 2025 at 15:53

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11 Dec 2024 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South West has commissioned a tender for the Community COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, aimed at establishing additional fixed vaccination sites across the South West of the UK. This tender, titled "Community COVID-19 Vaccination Programme - South West Additional Fixed Sites", falls under the health services category and involves the provision of COVID-19 vaccinations at designated locations. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with contract awards made on 5th March 2025. The initial 12-month contract term begins on 1st April 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure in compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those capable of delivering health services and managing vaccination sites, to expand their operations and participate in a vital public health initiative. Suitable competitors include healthcare providers with the necessary capacity and capability to operate additional fixed vaccination sites efficiently. The lots are divided by postcode regions, meaning multiple contracts may be awarded within a lot depending on supplier availability and capacity, providing flexible opportunities for businesses of varying sizes and capabilities. This initiative not only supports public health but also enables suppliers to contribute to and benefit from a significant government health programme.

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Notice Title

Community COVID-19 Vaccination Programme - South West Additional Fixed Sites

Notice Description

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The Commissioner identified that there is a need for further provision of COVID-19 vaccination services beyond that capable of being provided by the Site Sign-up Process. Fixed Site Services will be required to vaccinate all eligible cohorts (including care homes) and claim payments consistent with sites commissioned under the Site Sign-up Process. Population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. The postcodes are divided into Lots, each Lot will represent one or more post codes. Within each Lot, more than one contracts may be awarded depending on the capacity that Potential Suppliers are able to offer and the level of capacity required for that Lot. The procurement was structured into 16 Lots across the South West: * Lot 1: Isles of Scilly (TR21) * Lot 2: Truro (TR13) * Lot 3: Wadebridge (PL27) * Lot 4; Barnstaple (EX31) * Lot 5: East Devon/Mid Devon (EX5) * Lot 6: Plymouth (PL2) * Lot 7: Cinderford (GL14) * Lot 8: Lydney (GL15) * Lot 9: Coleford Gloucestershire (GL16) * Lot 10: Lydbrook (GL17) * Lot 11: Langport, Ilminster, Bridgwater, South and West Somerset, Central and West Taunton (TA10, TA19, TA6, TA7, TA9, TA2, TA3, BA6, BA16, DT8, EX13, TA12, TA13, TA17, TA18, TA20, TA1, TA4, TA5, EX16, TA21, EX31, EX35, TA22, TA23, TA24, BA22) * Lot 12: Poole Town Centre (BH15) * Lot 13: Wimborne (BH21) * Lot 14: Ringwood (BH24) * Lot 15: Bournemouth/Boscombe (BH7) * Lot 16: Wareham/Purbeck (BH20) The total value of Community COVID-19 Vaccination Programme - South West Additional Fixed Sites pricing is PS7.54 per vaccine, with undetermined volumes over 12 months, and a possible extension of an additional 12 months. The initial 12 months period will commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given.

Lot Information

Isles of Scilly

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 1 covers the postcode area TR21 within Isles of Scilly. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months

Truro

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 2 covers the postcode area TR13 within Truro. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Wadebridge

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 3 covers the postcode area PL27 within Wadebridge. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Barnstaple

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 4 covers the postcode area EX31 within Barnstaple. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

East Devon/Mid Devon

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 5 covers the postcode area EX5 within East Devon/Mid Devon. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Plymouth

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 6 covers the postcode area PL2 within Plymouth. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Cinderford

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 7 covers the postcode area GL14 within Cinderford. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Lydney

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 8 covers the postcode area GL15 within Lydney. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Coleford Gloucestershire

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 9 covers the postcode area GL16 within Coleford Gloucestershire. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Lydbrook

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 10 covers the postcode area GL17 within Lydbrook. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Langport, Ilminster, Bridgwater, South and West Somerset, Central and West Taunton

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 11 covers the postcode areas TA10, TA19, TA6, TA7, TA9, TA2, TA3, BA6, BA16, DT8, EX13, TA12, TA13, TA17, TA18, TA20, TA1, TA4, TA5, EX16, TA21, EX31, EX35, TA22, TA23, TA24, BA22 within Langport, Ilminster, Bridgwater, South and West Somerset, Central and West Taunton. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Poole Town Centre

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 12 covers the postcode area BH15 within Poole Town Centre. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Wimborne

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 13 covers the postcode area BH21 within Wimborne. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Ringwood

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 14 covers the postcode area BH24 within Ringwood. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months

Bournemouth/Boscombe

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 15 covers the postcode area BH7 within Bournemouth/Boscombe. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Wareham/Purbeck

NHS England South West (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Community COVID-19 vaccination services at additional fixed sites across the South West. The procurement is divided into lots. Each lot will represent one or more postcode where population gaps have been identified by the Commissioner as requiring additional Fixed Site Services following the Site Sign-Up Process. Lot 16 covers the postcode area BH20 within Wareham/Purbeck. The contracts will be for an Initial contract term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The number of vaccines to be delivered will be determined by patient choice where suppliers will be paid PS7.54 per vaccine given The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: A possible extension of an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c651
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Additional Buyers

NHS England South West

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC, TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset, TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon, TLK41 Plymouth

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Poole Central PCN

Poole North Primary Care Network

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust

Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Wimborne and Ferndown PCN

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