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title: "Contract for the provision of engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 and other routine vaccination uptake with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities"
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# Contract for the provision of engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 and other routine vaccination uptake with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7d841c7-115e-457e-9802-0b9a434093f6

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 and routine vaccination uptake with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities to Kashmir Development Foundation. The procurement stage was an award, with a contract value of £99,650 in GBP. The contract period is from October 18, 2023, to March 15, 2024, covering locations in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold for services in the community health services category.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity for companies focusing on engagement and communication services in the health sector, particularly those with experience working with diverse communities like British Kashmiri and South Asian populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in enhancing COVID-19 and routine vaccination uptake through tailored communication strategies should consider engaging with the NHS South, Central, and West Commissioning Support Unit for future contracting opportunities.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for the provision of engagement and communication activities to increase COVID-19 and other routine vaccination uptake with British Kashmiri and South Asian communities to Kashmir Development Foundation, via Contracts Finder (as per this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ad5033-08bc-4c58-b328-abc3a713886e) Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f021e0f4-a0a3-4b67-acd8-eaf28c6b2fc1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,650 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KASHMIR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f021e0f4-a0a3-4b67-acd8-eaf28c6b2fc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f021e0f4-a0a3-4b67-acd8-eaf28c6b2fc1
  17th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ad5033-08bc-4c58-b328-abc3a713886e
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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