Award

MSP: Covid Outreach Programme - East of England

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 May 2025 at 09:51

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 16:08

Planning

18 Feb 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently concluded the procurement process for the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations throughout the East of England, using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) Process. The contract has been awarded to the Hertfordshire NHS Community Trust, following the completion of the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement falls under the health services category and describes a wide-reaching programme aimed at vaccination delivery. The contract, valued at approximately £1.2 million, starts on 3rd April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. Operating under a limited procurement method, the process notably bypassed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This comprehensive service is a part of NHS England's ongoing commitment to public health improvement and addresses strategic health access across the region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those with a focus on innovative health services and community outreach. Companies that specialise in healthcare logistics, vaccination services, administrative support, or health programme management could find valuable opportunities in subcontracting or further collaboration with Hertfordshire NHS Community Trust. Additionally, businesses that can address priorities such as reducing health inequalities and providing integrated, sustainable services would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities that may arise following this procurement. The focus on quality, innovation, and social value underlines a commitment to improving health outcomes while fostering a competitive business environment. This contract offers a robust framework for health service providers to participate in future NHS initiatives that aim to enhance public health infrastructure.

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Notice Title

MSP: Covid Outreach Programme - East of England

Notice Description

This is an Intention to Award Notice to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process to Hertfordshire NHS Community Trust for the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations across the East of England region from 3rd April 2025.<br/><br/>The value of the service provision resulting from this Procurement Process will be:<br/><br/>* PS7.54 for administration of each covid 19 vaccination plus an additional PS2.50 where seasonal influenza is not given<br/>* PS10 per dose administered to housebound patients (this excludes patients' resident in care homes)<br/><br/>plus an additional block amount, to be agreed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Intention to Award Notice to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process to Hertfordshire NHS Community Trust for the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations across the East of England region from 3rd April 2025.

The value of the service provision resulting from this Procurement Process will be:

* PS7.54 for administration of each covid 19 vaccination plus an additional PS2.50 where seasonal influenza is not given
* PS10 per dose administered to housebound patients (this excludes patients' resident in care homes)

plus an additional block amount, to be agreed.

This is a new service and a new provider.

The contract will run from the 3rd April 2025 to the 31st March 2026.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 2nd April March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e339
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019012-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months 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
Stacey Thrower
Contact Email
stacey.thrower@nhs.net
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
TLH East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTFORDSHIRE NHS COMMUNITY TRUST

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