Award

DAP A - Provision of NHS Vaccination and Immunisation Services for East of England - Norfolk

NHS ENGLAND

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04 Nov 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the provision of NHS Vaccination and Immunisation Services in the East of England, specifically Norfolk. This contract, falling under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was awarded to the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) through a Direct Award Process without prior publication of a call for competition. The services are intended for opportunistic vaccinations for inpatients with restricted access and will commence on 1 November 2025, running until 31 March 2027, with an option to extend to 31 March 2028. The overall value of the contract is £10,000.00.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the healthcare industry, particularly for large healthcare service providers capable of delivering specialised vaccination services to inpatients. Businesses with a strong presence or experience in providing community health services, especially those able to operate within stringent access restrictions, will find this contract well-aligned with their offerings. The focus on opportunistic vaccinations positions the participating provider to further solidify its role in healthcare delivery in the East of England, especially as the contract structure supports potential expansion through its extension option.

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Notice Title

DAP A - Provision of NHS Vaccination and Immunisation Services for East of England - Norfolk

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England would like to notify the market of its intent to award a contract to Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) CIC for the provision of NHS Vaccination and Immunisation Services within the East of England Region following the Direct Award Process - A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service is specifically for opportunistic vaccinations for inpatients where access is restricted.<br/><br/>The service is for a contracted period of 17 months initial term with and extension period of up to 12 months if required. The service commencement date is 1 November 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027 (with the option to extend until 31 March 2028.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is PS10,000.00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England would like to notify the market of its intent to award a contract to Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) CIC in Norfolk for the provision of NHS Vaccination and Immunisation Services within the East of England Region following the Direct Award Process A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

NSFT (CIC) Is an existing provider of the health care services to which the proposed contracting arrangements relate. NHSE are satisfied that the health care services to which the contracting arrangements relate to can only be provided by this provider due to the nature of how these services are delivered. The service offered is Opportunistic vaccinations, primarily Influenza, for inpatients. As these patients are restricted to this location whilst a patient no other provider is able to provide this service, due to access restrictions and patient safety in the intermediate care units where the service will be provided.

The service is for a contracted period of 17 months initial term with and extension period of up to 12 months if required. The service commencement date is 1 November 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027 (with the option to extend until 31 March 2028.

The lifetime value of the contract is PS10,000.00.

Options: Option for 12 month extension (1 April 2027 - 31 March 2028)

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded following the Direct Award Process A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070712-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 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
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
TLH1 East Anglia

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK FOUNDATION TRUST

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