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title: "School-Aged Immunisation Services - Midlands"
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# School-Aged Immunisation Services - Midlands

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5868a430-6e07-4519-b810-8ad67cfa62e8

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of School-Aged Immunisation Services in the Midlands, initiated by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England. This open tender process covers multiple lots across regions, including Birmingham and Solihull, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell (Black Country), Coventry and Warwickshire, as well as Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The awarded contracts, commencing on 1st September 2020, include a five-year agreement with an option to extend for an additional two years, totalling a contract value of approximately £29.99 million. The tender period concluded on 31st October 2019, and the contracts are aimed at delivering comprehensive vaccination services in accordance with national guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare and immunisation services, particularly those capable of providing routine vaccinations and targeted health programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may possess the flexibility and local knowledge necessary for successful service delivery. Businesses specialising in health services, logistics, and community outreach will find this contract, with its emphasis on reducing health inequalities and improving vaccination uptake, especially relevant to their growth strategies.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England - Midlands (referred to as the Commissioner) invited suitably qualified providers to deliver School-Aged Immunisation Services for the following LOTS: LOT 1: Birmingham and Solihull LOT 2: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell (Black Country) LOT 3: Coventry and Warwickshire LOT 4: Herefordshire and Worcestershire As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement has been 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 are not accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5927d6c8-c39c-430b-a381-f94e2fa3c530 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,995,328 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST; VACCINATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2020 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5927d6c8-c39c-430b-a381-f94e2fa3c530

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5927d6c8-c39c-430b-a381-f94e2fa3c530
  29th August 2020 - Awarded contract 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/

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