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title: "Provision of Community & School Aged Immunisation Service across East of England (4 x LOTS)"
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# Provision of Community & School Aged Immunisation Service across East of England (4 x LOTS)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efd78d2a-b04a-442b-ab31-6078aa1c89b1

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a public procurement process titled "Provision of Community & School Aged Immunisation Service across East of England" which falls under the health services category. This tender is currently at the Award stage, following an open procurement method. The contract, which began on 1st September 2020, has been awarded for a period of three years with the possibility of a three-year extension. Key dates include the tender submission deadline set for 2nd December 2019. The service aims to provide immunisation services to eligible children across several regions in the East of England, including Essex, East Anglia, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in delivering community health initiatives and immunisation programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation seeks providers that can engage effectively with local communities and deliver high-quality health services. Companies that have the infrastructure to manage immunisations and the necessary qualifications to ensure safety and effectiveness will find this tender to be a promising avenue for growth.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England - East of England (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver Community & School Aged Immunisation Services for the following LOTS; LOT1: Essex LOT2: East Anglia LOT3: Hertfordshire LOT4: Bedfordshire, Luton, & Milton Keynes (BLMK) As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a period of 3 years [with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 3 years]. The contract start date will be 1st September 2020. The aim of the service is to deliver safe and effective immunisation services to all eligible children and young people in school and other settings where appropriate (Pupil Referral Units, Home Schooling) across the East of England ( LOT1: Essex, LOT2: East Anglia, LOT3: Hertfordshire, LOT4: Bedfordshire, Luton, & Milton Keynes (BLMK)) : . The service should provide a dynamic, high performing, safe, effective and dedicated immunisation service that encompasses the immunisation programmes. The service should engage all children and young people and their parents and should be well known to the community it serves. The provider will need to provide services for the following immunisations: * Seasonal flu immunisation including Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) and intramuscular (IM) vaccines in line with national roll out plans, this includes special schools and nurseries (students and staff) * Tetanus, diphtheria and polio (Td/IPV) * Meningococcal groups A, C, W and Y (MenACWY) * Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls and boys * Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) catch-up * Neonatal/ infant BCG and BCG catch-up Additional information: The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. The services described within this notice relate to the Light Touch Regime in the Public Procurement Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164026ed-6c60-4d95-a65d-1c590695af17 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,029,997 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FT; HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2020 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164026ed-6c60-4d95-a65d-1c590695af17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164026ed-6c60-4d95-a65d-1c590695af17
  3rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29916&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205
  User / Company
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
  If you wish to express an interest and view ITT documents please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK . The project reference is 36944. Please note the deadline for ITT submissions is 14:00 on Monday 2nd December 2019.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.england.nhs.uk

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