--- title: "Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Medical Assessments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54249d02-1247-4c7b-b22a-da3d32d0ce8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54249d02-1247-4c7b-b22a-da3d32d0ce8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54249d02-1247-4c7b-b22a-da3d32d0ce8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54249d02-1247-4c7b-b22a-da3d32d0ce8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY" published: "2021-11-03" --- # Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Medical Assessments Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54249d02-1247-4c7b-b22a-da3d32d0ce8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54249d02-1247-4c7b-b22a-da3d32d0ce8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54249d02-1247-4c7b-b22a-da3d32d0ce8b.json) ## Summary The NHS Business Services Authority is currently planning the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Medical Assessments, which focuses on medical specialist services. This procurement is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, with the engagement end date set for 11th October 2021. The procurement process aims to gather market insights prior to a more formal tendering stage anticipated for October/November 2021. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend a Supplier Briefing Session on 5th October and can submit responses to a Request for Information (RFI) by the deadline of 11th October 2021. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses engaged in medical services, especially those qualified in conducting assessments related to vaccine-related health impacts. Companies that specialise in medical assessments or have experience working with governmental health schemes may find this procurement advantageous for growth. By participating, suppliers can enhance their visibility within the NHS framework and potentially secure future contracts to provide vital services that support families affected by vaccine damage. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE THIS RFI HAS NOW CLOSED. THIS NOTICE IS BEING UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE PRE-TENDER MARKET ENGAGEMENT REPORT. You are being invited to participate in this Request for Information in relation to 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 probability that the Claimant is severely disabled as a result of vaccinations against specified diseases. This invitation has been published on the Find my Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. In addition the Suppliers from Lots 1 and 2 of the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care Services (RM6182) have been directly invited to participate in this RFI. At this stage we are seeking high-level input to enable us to assess the market and to inform the future procurement process planned to commence in October/November 2021. Suppliers who register an interest are invited to attend a Supplier Briefing Session which will be held on 5th October with the option to request a 1-2-1 session being held between 6th-7th October 2021. Written RFI responses are requested for 11th October 2021. Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C40724). Suppliers should note that this RFI is a market research exercise only and it is not an invitation to tender or invitation to offer an agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2021 at 17:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96 - 22 Sep 2021 at 13:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd579a5-fc1d-4767-a19a-90ecfec69c2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96 3rd November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd579a5-fc1d-4767-a19a-90ecfec69c2d 22nd September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NpLN/T2GcbXnCq60rJSII5qJ41GpKRMqlWqrF7cHPaJesD8I VDPS PTME Summary FV1.0 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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