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Perinatal Immunisation Services in Dorset to NHS England

NHS ENGLAND

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14 Aug 2025 at 11:55

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01 Aug 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South West has formally awarded a contract for Perinatal Immunisation Services in Dorset, which will commence on 1st September 2025 with Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,250,000, spans a period of 3 years with an option for a 2-year extension, potentially concluding on 31st August 2028. The services, under the category of miscellaneous health services, include Pertussis, Flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, as well as Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccinations for newborn infants and a new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme for pregnant women. The procurement method utilised was the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime, and the procurement falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in immunisation services, particularly those experienced in perinatal care, to expand their market presence in the South West region. With the contract allowing for optional service extension, it offers business stability and growth potential over the forthcoming years. Businesses with strong records in quality assurance, collaborative healthcare delivery, and innovative service offerings in the health sector will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. The focus on reducing health inequalities and improving access aligns well with providers who are adept at delivering comprehensive and socially impactful healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Perinatal Immunisation Services in Dorset to NHS England

Notice Description

NHS England South West is commissioning Perinatal Immunisation Services within Dorset. Perinatal Immunisation Services being commissioned 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. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 3 years with a 2 year optional extension, and will commence on 1st September 2025. The total estimated contract value is PS1,250,000 across the 5 years. This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England South West is commissioning Perinatal Immunisation Services within Dorset. Perinatal Immunisation Services being commissioned 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. The aim of Perinatal Immunisation Services is to offer vaccination to pregnant women alongside existing planned antenatal appointments, to facilitate improvement of vaccinations offered to newborn infants on a targeted basis (BCG, Hep B as required), to improve data quality, improve uptake and reduce inequalities in access to immunisations across the perinatal pathway. To co-ordinate delivery of the improvement programme in the system of Dorset, in partnership with the two maternity providers. The programme seeks to - increase uptake of maternal vaccinations - improve timeliness of the BCG vaccination programme - Improve quality of data on uptake and inequalities - Take steps to address inequalities in accessing these programmes A notice (ref. 2025/S 000-033402) was published for 14 days informing the market of the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The Commissioner sought a provider/s who were suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. To express an interest, providers were required to complete and submit a short Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire through the Atamis portal. After conducting an assessment, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS England South West is content that Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 3 years with a 2 year optional extension, and will commence on 1st September 2025. The total estimated contract value is PS1,250,000 across the 5 years. This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This is an existing service being awarded to an existing provider. This exercise has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: 2 years optional extension.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 13/08/2025. 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-056b94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33651000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use and vaccines

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 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
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TRUST

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