Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) in Birmingham and Solihull

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 09:08

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 16:56

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) in Birmingham and Solihull is being led by NHS England Midlands and facilitated by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. This is an intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is intended to be awarded to Vaccination UK Limited, with the contract spanning an initial five-year term from 1st September 2026 and the option to extend for an additional two years, ending on 31st August 2033. The contract is valued at approximately £12,574,016.10 inclusive of extensions. The most recent award stage includes representations due by Midnight on 21st May 2026. The project involves health services under the CPV classification of 85100000 and follows an open procurement method with NHS England as the buyer.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in immunisation and vaccination programmes. The contract requires delivery of vaccinations in schools and additional services for children and young people not in mainstream education, providing chances for businesses adept at operational flexibility and scalable service delivery. The detailed evaluation criteria, focusing on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value, suggest that businesses with a strong commitment to these areas will have a competitive edge. Additionally, businesses capable of addressing health inequalities and enhancing accessibility stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) in Birmingham and Solihull

Notice Description

******THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION******<br/><br/>NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands (The Commissioner) intends to award a contract to Vaccination UK Limited for<br/>the provision of Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) in Birmingham and Solihull.<br/><br/>The contract will be for an initial five-year term from 1st September 2026 with the option to extend for a further two years under a NHS Standard Contract until 31st August 2033. <br/><br/>The contract value is estimated to total PS12,574,016.10 (including extensions) and a cost uplift factors (CUF) will apply from year one.<br/><br/>Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Midnight at the end of 21st May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

******THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION******

NHS England - Midlands intends to award a NHS Standard Contract to Vaccination UK Limited for the provision of Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) in Birmingham and Solihull following a robust Competitive Process.

The contract will be for an initial five-year term from 1st September 2026 with the option to extend for a further two years under a NHS Standard Contract until 31st August 2033.

The contract value is estimated to total PS12,574,016.10 (including extensions) and a cost uplift factors (CUF) will apply from year one.

This is an existing service and has been awarded to a new provider.

Options: Initial five-year term with the option to extend for a further two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042307-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£12,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,574,016 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLG3 West Midlands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VACCINATION

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