--- title: "Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2021-08-25" --- # Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d12d8c6-6826-4180-9bf0-ef05711f9325.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by NHS England, which seeks to enhance the uptake of the flu vaccine among social care workers in the North West region of England. The tender, titled "Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers," is classified under health services and has an estimated value of £16,000. The current procurement stage is open, with a tender period that concludes on 2nd September 2021. Notably, the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and will run until 31st December 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those focused on immunisation and public health promotion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit, as NHS England encourages participation from these sectors. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for vaccination programmes and have the capacity to engage directly with social care workers will be well-placed to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been prepared by NHS England and NHS Improvement (the 'Authority'). The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the provision of [of services to promote improvement in the uptake of the Flu Vaccines in Social Care Workers in the areas covered by the North West Public Health Commissioning team. The North West Public Health Commissioning Team (PHCT) has direct commissioning responsibility for the delivery of the NHS Public Health Functions Agreements (s.7a) in Lancashire & South Cumbria and Cheshire & Merseyside. These programmes are as follows: * Cancer Screening (breast, bowel and cervical) * Non-cancer Screening (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) , Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) and Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) * Public Health Programmes for Prisons and other Places of Detention * Immunisation programmes (childhood and school immunisations, seasonal flu, pertussis, shingles and pneumococcal) * Child Health Information Services (CHIS). Flu is a disease that spreads very rapidly, potentially causing widespread illness, especially in those who are already vulnerable because of their age or medical condition. By vaccinating social care workers (SCW) against flu, it not only benefits them but also reduces the spread of flu and helps protect the vulnerable people they care for. All adult social care workers who are in direct contact with patients and service users should get the vaccine, including: * those working in a registered residential care or nursing home and who are directly involved in the care of patients or service users * those working for a registered domiciliary care provider and who are directly involved in the care of patients or service users * those employed through personal budgets and or personal health budgets, such as personal assistants Employers are responsible for ensuring that SCWs receive a flu vaccination. They may do this by arranging for you SCWs be vaccinated at their place of work or by arranging for them to be vaccinated off-site. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the ITQ within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf22d1e-92c7-43b6-a84c-dab1c99888c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf22d1e-92c7-43b6-a84c-dab1c99888c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf22d1e-92c7-43b6-a84c-dab1c99888c9 25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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