--- title: "School-Aged Immunisation Services - Midlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5771a885-9b1d-475e-b071-2b8bb91e94df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5771a885-9b1d-475e-b071-2b8bb91e94df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5771a885-9b1d-475e-b071-2b8bb91e94df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5771a885-9b1d-475e-b071-2b8bb91e94df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-09-21" --- # School-Aged Immunisation Services - Midlands Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5771a885-9b1d-475e-b071-2b8bb91e94df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5771a885-9b1d-475e-b071-2b8bb91e94df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5771a885-9b1d-475e-b071-2b8bb91e94df.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for School-Aged Immunisation Services across multiple regions in the Midlands, specifically Birmingham and Solihull, the Black Country, Coventry and Warwickshire, and Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This procurement falls under the health services industry category, employing an open procurement method with a tender period that ends on 31st October 2019. The successful bidders will enter into a five-year contract, commencing on 1st September 2020, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Estimated contract values range from £5,523,716 to £10,058,017, depending on the specific LOT. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for healthcare service providers, particularly those experienced in immunisation and vaccination programmes. Businesses that possess the capabilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based health services, while addressing the needs of diverse populations, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on reducing health inequalities and improving vaccination uptake makes this an ideal opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises committed to public health initiatives. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England - Midlands (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver School-Aged Immunisation Services for the following LOTS: LOT1: Birmingham and Solihull Estimated total contract value (including extension option: PS10,058,017.00) LOT2: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell (Black Country) Estimated total contract value (including extension option: PS8,742,443.00) LOT3: Coventry and Warwickshire Estimated total contract value (including extension option: PS7,342,091.00) LOT4: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Estimated total contract value (including extension option: PS5,523,716.00) As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years. The contract start date will be 1st September 2020. The aim of the immunisation service is to provide a comprehensive vaccination service that offers routine school-aged, targeted and catch-up immunisation programmes that: * Identifies and enables 100% of eligible children to receive their childhood vaccinations in accordance with national guidance, whatever their circumstances * Increases the uptake of childhood vaccinations * Reduces health inequalities within the uptake of childhood vaccinations * Protects individuals and communities against vaccine preventable diseases * Offers and administers Hepatitis B vaccine at 4 weeks and 12 months of age and completes Dried Blood Spot (DSB) testing at 12 months to 100% of the eligible cohort The provider will need to be responsive and implement any national service changes, that may be introduced during the life of the contract. The aim will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based, population-wide immunisation service that: * Identifies the eligible population * Ensures effective, timely delivery with high coverage * Is safe, effective, of a high quality and is independently monitored by the Commissioner * Is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent healthcare professionals who participate in recognised on-going training and development in line with national standards * Delivers, manages and stores vaccine in accordance with national guidance * Is supported by regular and accurate data collection using the appropriate local and national returns Variant bids will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e80e73c-b8cb-4e4a-a6c8-e2c7f0a420df | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B16 9RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | North Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2019 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e80e73c-b8cb-4e4a-a6c8-e2c7f0a420df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e80e73c-b8cb-4e4a-a6c8-e2c7f0a420df 21st September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30096&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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