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VDPS Medical Assessments

NHS Business Services Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jan 2026 at 14:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 17:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2025 at 14:51

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has concluded the procurement process for providing medical assessments under the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) with Maximus UK Services Limited as the supplier. The contract, involving a competitive flexible procedure, was awarded on 3rd March 2026 and will run until 23rd November 2029, with an estimated gross value of £27,078,600, including options to extend by up to two additional years. This contract pertains to services in the medical practice, health services, and associated management-related fields, offering significant opportunities for large-scale service providers within the UK health sector.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses equipped to provide comprehensive medical assessments, making it well-suited for large enterprises capable of managing complex health-related evaluations. For companies positioned with the required expertise in medical specialist services and the ability to meet the stringent regulatory framework, this contract can enhance their footprint in public health service provision. It offers involvement in a high-profile, central government-driven scheme with long-term engagement potential, influencing policy and service delivery within the national health landscape, creating avenues for strategic partnerships and service expansion in accordance with future adjustments in health policies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VDPS Medical Assessments

Notice Description

The Authority requires the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). Further information on the scheme can be found here https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility The services required are for Medical Assessments of the evidence being presented by applicants making a claim under the VDPS. An 'Assessment' is the end-to-end process to assess causation and level of disablement against the medical evidence presented in relation to a Claimant's health condition and/or disability. The Supplier is required to undertake all appropriate action to complete the assessment. This may include gathering evidence from the most appropriate source, reference, expert, and/or specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided. The Total Contract Value (Estimated) includes the 2 x 12 month extension periods and excludes any payments to be made to claimants. The scope and value of the contract may be directly impacted by a number of risks which may materialise during the term of the contract. These include: 1. The variable volume and complexity of claims received by the NHSBSA under the VDPS which require assessment. The volume of claims and subsequently the scope and value of the contract may be impacted as a result and may increase or decrease the estimated scope and contract value stated at the time of publishing the Tender Notice, commencing the procurement process or at Contract Award Stage. 2.Volumes can be impacted by a combination of external factors which the NHSBSA cannot fully control, eg. media coverage, addition of new diseases, and therefore vaccinations, to the Scheme. 3.Future Policy changes and/or changes to the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 may ultimately impact how the services may be are delivered by the supplier e.g. impact on claims volumes and/or requirements. 4. The completion of the Implementation Period is expected to take 6 months to 12 months. The value and scope of the number of assessments completed over the remaining term of the contract may therefore be impacted by the duration of the implementation period. 5. Impacted following another pandemic or increased roll out of vaccines where the vaccine is on VDPS. 6. Changes that come out as recommendations of the Covid Inquiry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The expected contract duration includes the Implementation Phase followed by an initial term of service delivery for three years from the Service Commencement Date and the option to extend by up to a maximum of a further 2 x 12 months (max 24 months). The Implementation Period is expected to take 6 months to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018732-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79420000 - Management-related services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£22,562,500 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£22,562,500 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 23 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Business Services Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Maximus UK Services Limited

Further Information

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