--- title: "Anti-Malarial Travel Service & Travel Vaccinations for ICS volunteers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-603de03f-80b5-487b-a8f8-2a00196f07a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-603de03f-80b5-487b-a8f8-2a00196f07a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-603de03f-80b5-487b-a8f8-2a00196f07a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-603de03f-80b5-487b-a8f8-2a00196f07a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VSO INTERNATIONAL" published: "2016-12-06" --- # Anti-Malarial Travel Service & Travel Vaccinations for ICS volunteers Buyer: VSO INTERNATIONAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-603de03f-80b5-487b-a8f8-2a00196f07a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-603de03f-80b5-487b-a8f8-2a00196f07a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-603de03f-80b5-487b-a8f8-2a00196f07a4.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by VSO International, focuses on providing an "Anti-Malarial Travel Service & Travel Vaccinations for ICS volunteers." This service falls under the pharmacy services industry category, and it will take place in the United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 6th January 2017. The Framework Agreement aims to support young people volunteering through the government-funded International Citizen Service, with contract performance expected to start on 6th March 2017 and continue until 5th March 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in travel medicine and pharmacy services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in handling vaccinations and anti-malarial treatments. Companies that prioritise quality service and competitive pricing, while offering robust processes for advice dissemination and regional accessibility across the UK, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, strong customer service focus and an understanding of the diverse volunteer demographic will enhance the chances of success in this tender. ## Notice VSO is a global voluntary organisation whose mission has been to bring people together to fight poverty through the lasting power of volunteering. We will be running a tender process with the intention of awarding a Framework Agreement for the provision of travel vaccinations and anti-malarial tablets for young people volunteering as part of the government funded International Citizen Service. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations. VSO is the contract lead for the International Citizen Service a programme supporting young people from the UK to volunteer overseas alongside young people from developing countries. The current ICS contract will run until early 2019 with the final departures expected to be in spring 2018 and planned VSO volunteer departures of c.1, 500. Volunteers from other ICS agencies have total planned departures of c3, 300. The ICS contract is managed through a consortium of respected development organisations. The Framework Agreement will be accessible to ICS agencies and they may sign post their volunteers to the successful provider for services. We are looking for a provider of travel vaccinations and anti-malarial tablets that provides quality of service with excellent up-to-date travel medicine advice at a competitive price to support the value for money of this government funded programme. Key elements to the service will include: * Good regional access for volunteers across the whole of the UK * Up to date travel medicine advice * Robust processes for dissemination of advice by appropriately trained staff * Strong customer service focus with an understanding of the diversity of our ICS volunteer body * Clear and transparent accounting and invoicing systems * Competitively priced Organisations wishing to express their interest should do so in writing to sarah.moon@vsoint.org by January 06 2017 and provide a contact name, organisation name, phone number and email address. Tender documents will be issued in mid January 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d6a9a2-e786-41ab-a638-0b12b62bdbae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2017 - 5 Mar 2018 | | 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 | VSO INTERNATIONAL | | Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT2 6QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Norbiton | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2016 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d6a9a2-e786-41ab-a638-0b12b62bdbae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d6a9a2-e786-41ab-a638-0b12b62bdbae 6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135550 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.vsointernational.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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