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title: "Engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 vaccination take-up with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities for the NHSE Vaccination Deployment Programme"
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# Engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 vaccination take-up with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities for the NHSE Vaccination Deployment Programme

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364f9e84-d9c9-47e5-82dc-4d0708b564b4

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 vaccination take-up with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities to Kashmir Development Foundation. The contract, part of the NHSE Vaccination Deployment Programme, involves cultural event organisation and health services. The contract period starts on May 11, 2023, and ends on September 29, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender closing on March 23, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in cultural event organisation and health services, to engage with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should consider registering their interest promptly and exploring the requirements detailed in the tender to participate in this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 vaccination take-up with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities, to Kashmir Development Foundation on behalf of the NHS England Vaccination Deployment Programme, via Contracts Finder. Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2e0abc-45ef-4447-b84c-d50306a36d32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,900 |
| 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 | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KASHMIR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 11:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2e0abc-45ef-4447-b84c-d50306a36d32
- 16 May 2023 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2e0abc-45ef-4447-b84c-d50306a36d32
- 14 Mar 2023 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68873eaa-cf51-4d3b-9106-5924a5281903

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2e0abc-45ef-4447-b84c-d50306a36d32
  18th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68873eaa-cf51-4d3b-9106-5924a5281903
  14th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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