Award

Covid Out of Hours Pop Ups

NHS ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by NHS England under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Health Care Services in Coventry & Warwickshire. The titled project, "Covid Out of Hours Pop Ups," falls under the health services industry category and involves providing a static vaccination outreach service in areas of low uptake. The contract initiation was in the tender stage, with final approvals made on 8 April 2026. The contract commenced on 13 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2026, valuing approximately £51,300. Given the urgency, the contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The primary reason for this urgent award, as listed under Regulation 14, was to address the immediate need to continue vaccination services due to provider withdrawal to avoid risks to public safety.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of rapid mobilisation and deployment of trained personnel. Such businesses can leverage their existing infrastructure to deliver timely services, meeting urgent public health needs. SMEs like the Forum Health Centre, the supplier for this contract, which can demonstrate adaptability and speed in service provision, are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. By participating in urgent healthcare tenders, businesses can enhance their visibility and reputation as reliable partners in public health initiatives, potentially leading to further opportunities and growth within the health services industry.

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Notice Title

Covid Out of Hours Pop Ups

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority.

The service is for the region - Coventry & Warwickshire to provide Static service to offer outreach vaccination in low uptake area.

The Provider has been selected as they demonstrate the ability to deliver service with existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately enabling continuity.

The contract start date is 13 April 2026 with a contract end date of 30 June 2026. The contract period is less than 12 months.

The contract value is PS1,000 plus IoS @PS10.06 each (5,000). Estimated total contract value PS51,300.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/><br/>* The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/><br/>Explanation:<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority. <br/>The service is for the region - Coventry & Warwickshire to provide Static service to offer outreach vaccination in low uptake area.<br/><br/>The Provider has been selected as they demonstrate the ability to deliver service with existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately enabling continuity.<br/><br/>The contract start date is 13 April 2026 with a contract end date of 30 June 2026. The contract period is less than 12 months.<br/><br/>The contract value is PS1,000 plus IoS @PS10.06 each (5,000). Estimated total contract value PS51,300.<br/><br/>Details of individual making decisions:<br/>Regional Commissioning Group 19 March 2026. Final approval was given by Paul Stevenson, Head of Immunisations, NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB and Kerry Wathen, Head of Vaccination Commissioning & Operations, NHS England Midlands on 08 April 2026.<br/><br/>There were no conflicts of interest identified

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034057-2026
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
SME

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
£51,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORUM HEALTH CENTRE

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