--- title: "Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-290315ef-fc2f-4c15-b020-bd3bf252825f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-290315ef-fc2f-4c15-b020-bd3bf252825f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-290315ef-fc2f-4c15-b020-bd3bf252825f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-290315ef-fc2f-4c15-b020-bd3bf252825f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY" published: "2021-11-15" --- # Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-290315ef-fc2f-4c15-b020-bd3bf252825f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-290315ef-fc2f-4c15-b020-bd3bf252825f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-290315ef-fc2f-4c15-b020-bd3bf252825f.json) ## Summary The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking tenders for the "Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme." This procurement falls under the health services industry and is classified as an open procedure, with a tender period closing on 16 December 2021. The contract is expected to run from 31 January 2022 to 30 January 2027, with an estimated total value of between £2 million to £6 million, reflecting the demand-driven nature of the assessments. Currently, there are approximately 500 cases needing assessment, which is expected to grow at a weekly rate of around 20 cases. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in medical assessments and related health services. Companies with expertise in health insurance, specialist medical services, or quality assurance assessment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The flexibility in contract volume—estimated to require between 100 to 1,000 assessments annually—gives suppliers the chance to engage in a growing market as claims increase due to the addition of Covid and adult flu vaccinations to the scheme. ## Notice The Authority requires the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). VDPS eases the present and future burdens of those suffering from vaccine damage and provides assistance to their families. The assessment determines the causation and disablement as a result of vaccinations against specified diseases as set out in the VDPS. Further information on the scheme can be found here https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility The services required are for Medical Assessments of the evidence being presented by applicants making a claim under the VDPS. An 'Assessment' is the end-to-end process to assess causation and level of disablement against the medical evidence presented in relation to a Claimant's health condition and/or disability. The Supplier is required to undertake all appropriate action to complete the assessment. This may include gathering evidence from the most appropriate source/reference/expert/specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided. Historically, the average number of annual assessments is c100 however volumes have increased following the addition of Covid and Adult Flu vaccinations to the VDPS. It is estimated that between 100-1000 assessments will be required per annum. There is no minimum (or maximum) commitment to the number of assessments that will be required under the contract as the scheme is demand driven, however there are currently c500 cases (as at November 2021) that require assessment with this volume increasing per week by c20 cases; these claims will require assessments within the first year of the contract. The value is an estimate of the value over the term of the Contract. There are a number of variables which could affect the value of the contract and the value could be more or less than the value stated. The estimated total value includes an estimate of the costs which will be driven by the number of applicants to VDPS and the resulting varying volume of assessments required by the supplier. Interested parties must register an interest and access the procurement documents via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C51820). Follow the instructions to register an interest and once registered, Suppliers will be able to view and access the full Tender documentation The contract will be awarded for an initial 5 year term and may be extended at the Authority's discretion by 2 x 12 month periods, up to a maximum of 7 years. The Contracting Authority conducted pre-tender market engagement following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2021/S 000-023580 on 22nd September 2021. The report outlining the findings of this exercise can be found at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eafd298-995c-403a-814b-8cee5bcdd06d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 66512200 - Health insurance services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 85100000 - Health services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2021 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eafd298-995c-403a-814b-8cee5bcdd06d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eafd298-995c-403a-814b-8cee5bcdd06d 15th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96 - https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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