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title: "CHIS Winter Flu and COVID Programme Licenses (907)"
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# CHIS Winter Flu and COVID Programme Licenses (907)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10c6229a-cd17-4157-a46a-c7848cd8f940

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit recently completed a tender titled "CHIS Winter Flu and COVID Programme Licenses." This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems. The tender was part of a broader initiative to enhance the Immunisation Management Services in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 16th September 2020 and concluding on 15th September 2021. Key details include the tender's end date on 17th August 2020 and a contract value of £75,306, which has been awarded to Boxxe Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software and services sector. Companies that specialise in software licenses and have the capacity to provide support for large-scale health initiatives, such as contact centre operations, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability noted in the procurement criteria. By participating in such contracts, businesses can expand their reach and contribute to vital public health programmes.

## Notice

The Child Health information services (CHIS) have been engaged by NHS England to stand up and run an Immunisation Management Services (IMS). The request is to support a government strategy to reach all citizens over the age of 50 and children with a Winter Flu vaccine. In order to achieve the strategic goal it is recognised that a significant effort to contact and follow up from invitation letters of Citizens in these age categories to ensure the maximum level of Flu vaccination is achieved. To support this work programme and associated service the IMS will employ around 300 contact centre agents who will be engaged to make contact and follow up contacts with Citizens. The new IMS service will require Microsoft Office 2019 Standard Perpetual Licences to access telephony and clinical systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3246b9e-9247-478a-a6d8-c88881ae7512 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2020 - 15 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,306 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3246b9e-9247-478a-a6d8-c88881ae7512

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3246b9e-9247-478a-a6d8-c88881ae7512
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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