--- title: "School Aged Immunisation Service Cornwall" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-501429b5-1d1a-49a4-b9c3-9ca8f2de6419" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-501429b5-1d1a-49a4-b9c3-9ca8f2de6419" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-501429b5-1d1a-49a4-b9c3-9ca8f2de6419.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-501429b5-1d1a-49a4-b9c3-9ca8f2de6419.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-07-17" --- # School Aged Immunisation Service Cornwall Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-501429b5-1d1a-49a4-b9c3-9ca8f2de6419 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-501429b5-1d1a-49a4-b9c3-9ca8f2de6419) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-501429b5-1d1a-49a4-b9c3-9ca8f2de6419.json) ## Summary NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process titled "School Aged Immunisation Service Cornwall" within the health and social work services industry. This procurement is in the planning stage and is set to occur in the South West of England. The contract is scheduled to run for four years, commencing on 1st June 2019 and concluding on 31st May 2023, with a budget set at £445,000 per year. Interested providers need to express their interest by 12 Noon on the 14th of August 2018, as the opportunity will be published for expressions of interest before proceeding to the tender phase under an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in health services, particularly those capable of providing immunisation programmes to school-aged children. Companies specialising in child health services, immunisation logistics, and community health outreach are particularly suited for this contract. The project aims to enhance immunisation uptake among children while addressing barriers to engagement, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to grow within the public health sector. ## Notice NHS England South (South West) (the Commissioner) seeks to commission a School Aged Immunisation Service for Cornwall. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Commissioners. This call for competition is initially published as a notice for expressions of interest. The Commissioner may then choose to proceed to publish tender documents to parties who have responded to the notice and there shall be no further notice published. Providers must express an interest by 12 Noon 14th Aug 2018. Any procurement will be based on an open procedure. Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list the In-Tend website. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to participate in this procurement providers will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. NHS England South (South West) seeks to commission a School Aged Immunisation Service in Cornwall. The scheduled school-aged immunisation programmes are based on age-related cohorts. The immunisations for each eligible cohort will be carried out within a school calendar year according to the detail of the service specification. The main aims of the service will be to: * Offer all eligible children the opportunity to receive the nationally defined immunisation schedule * Deliver uptake and coverage targets for each scheduled immunisation programme within scope, each year in line with national guidance, standards and the service specification * Ensure safe processes are in place for the storage, transportation and giving of immunisations * Work proactively with schools to ensure access, promotion of uptake and smooth delivery arrangements * Provide accessible catch up opportunities within communities for the scheduled programmes * Proactively address potential barriers to engagement to maximise uptake with a specific emphasis on those less likely to engage, disadvantaged groups and those outside of the education system. * Maximise the use of technology to support the provision of age appropriate, clear and understandable information to enable parents and children to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing * Work with service users and key stakeholders to constantly and innovatively improve service delivery * Make "every contact count" * Provide full support and assistance in response to outbreaks and pandemic situations The school aged immunisation programmes to be provided by the service are: * Childhood Influenza (seasonal flu for primary aged children and those in special schools) * Meningococcal groups ACWY (MenACWY) * Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (Teenage Booster) * Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The contract is due to run for 4 years commencing on 1st June 2019 and ending on 31st May 2023. The estimated contract value is PS445,000 per contract year. This value includes an allocation for the extension of the Influenza cohort to year 6 pupils in 2019/20. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b1dd2cf-bc0d-4d39-afd2-2cd5a89897ea | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,780,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | ST AUSTELL | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL25 5AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | St Austell Central & Gover | | Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2018 at 15:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b1dd2cf-bc0d-4d39-afd2-2cd5a89897ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b1dd2cf-bc0d-4d39-afd2-2cd5a89897ea 17th July 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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