--- title: "Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1f98c33-ebe1-4257-b5cc-609a54776514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1f98c33-ebe1-4257-b5cc-609a54776514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1f98c33-ebe1-4257-b5cc-609a54776514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1f98c33-ebe1-4257-b5cc-609a54776514.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY" published: "2022-11-11" --- # Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1f98c33-ebe1-4257-b5cc-609a54776514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1f98c33-ebe1-4257-b5cc-609a54776514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1f98c33-ebe1-4257-b5cc-609a54776514.json) ## Summary The NHS Business Services Authority awarded a contract for Medical Assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme. The contract, valued at £6,000,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of Medical practice and related services. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender period ending on 25th January 2022. The contract is for the provision of medical assessments, with a contract period starting on 21st March 2022 and ending on 20th March 2027. This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the medical services sector, particularly those providing medical assessments and related specialist services. Companies with experience in health insurance services and system quality assurance assessment may also find this tender suitable. The estimated contract value is substantial at £6,000,000 GBP, and potential bidders should note the demand-driven nature of the scheme, which could lead to variable volumes of assessments over the contract term. ## Notice Contract for the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). Further information on the scheme can be found here https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility The services required are for Medical Assessments of the evidence being presented by applicants making a claim under the VDPS. An 'Assessment' is the end-to-end process to assess causation and level of disablement against the medical evidence presented in relation to a Claimant's health condition and/or disability. The Supplier is required to undertake all appropriate action to complete the assessment. This may include gathering evidence from the most appropriate source/reference/expert/specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided. Historically, the average number of annual assessments is c100 however volumes have increased following the addition of Covid and Adult Flu vaccinations to the VDPS. There is no minimum (or maximum) commitment to the number of assessments that will be required under the contract as the scheme is demand driven. It is estimated that in year one of the contract there will be c1500-1800 claims that will require assessment within the first year of the contract. It is estimated that after year 1 of the contract the number of assessments will between 100-1000 assessments will be required per annum. The estimated value of the contract set out here in and in the Contract Notice (FTS reference 2021/S 000-028514) was 6000000GBP ex VAT. This estimate could be affected by the variable volume of assessments required over the term of the Contract and the value could therefore be more or less that the amount stated. Contract can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods up to 20/03/2028 and 20/03/2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071f4b3c-659a-4ecb-bf3e-d232b1a4ecf6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,000,000 | | 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CRAWFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 66512200 - Health insurance services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 85100000 - Health services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2022 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071f4b3c-659a-4ecb-bf3e-d232b1a4ecf6 - 10 Nov 2022 at 17:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d20c77b7-6d43-4129-99df-d605bea4307b - 24 Oct 2022 at 08:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d20c77b7-6d43-4129-99df-d605bea4307b - 24 Mar 2022 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d20c77b7-6d43-4129-99df-d605bea4307b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071f4b3c-659a-4ecb-bf3e-d232b1a4ecf6 11th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d20c77b7-6d43-4129-99df-d605bea4307b 10th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HfJO/97YgEhB0.VpjyvdwqWeOM9cuzvYefhUOCBlSk0MsDTk Final Consolidated Contract - Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64d14368-a6e1-4018-a7c6-0ac2c5a2abe4 Redacted Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b896acd-a4e1-4e50-bdab-b515769fff03 Final Consolidated Contract - Redacted ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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