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title: "Lancashire & South Cumbria Flu & Immunisation Services Future Opportunities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e1af"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# Lancashire & South Cumbria Flu & Immunisation Services Future Opportunities

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e1af

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support Unit is planning a procurement process for the "Lancashire & South Cumbria Flu & Immunisation Services Future Opportunities". This initiative falls within the health and social work services category and will primarily serve the Lancashire & South Cumbria region in the UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with indicative timelines suggesting market engagement will begin in April 2022, the publication of the tender in September/October 2022, and the planned contract commencement in September 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £8,143,455.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in immunisation services and flu management. Companies with expertise in health service delivery, particularly those equipped to meet NHS standards, would be well-suited to compete. As this procurement may attract various service providers, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and capacity to deliver efficient services will likely have an advantage in this competitive market.

## Notice

This is to inform the market of future commissioning intentions in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Region for NHS England & Improvement Lancashire & South Cumbria for Flu & Immunisation Services. Please note the timescales are indicative and any planned procurement may be subject to change due to legislative changes expected in 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (CSU) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is acting on behalf of NHS England & Improvement Lancashire & South Cumbria to inform the market of a future commissioning intention. The indicative timeline below is for Flu & Immunisation Services opportunities in the Lancashire & South Cumbria area Market engagement to commence - April 2022 Publication of tender - September/October 2022 Planned contract commencement - September 2023 Please note this may be subject to change due to legislative procurement changes expected in 2022. Additional information: Further information will be published nearer the time

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023100-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,143,455 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| 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 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 15:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023100-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA31749

## Provenance

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