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title: "Community & School Aged Immunisation Services (CSAIS) on behalf of NHSE (East of England)"
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# Community & School Aged Immunisation Services (CSAIS) on behalf of NHSE (East of England)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0468fd

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## Summary

The procurement process for Community & School Aged Immunisation Services (CSAIS) on behalf of NHS England (East of England) is being undertaken by NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. This is a comprehensive contract that covers health services across Essex, East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The process has progressed through various stages, including planning, tender, and award, culminating in the contract award to Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The contract was officially signed on 25th November 2024 and will commence on 1st September 2025, running until 31st August 2029, with the possibility of an extension until 2033. The open procurement method entailed a competitive process under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime. The total contract value is £129,488,545.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for entities involved in health services, vaccination delivery, and innovative healthcare solutions. Large-scale service providers like Hertfordshire NHS Community Trust, which successfully engaged in the competitive bidding, exemplify the calibre required to deliver these services. Opportunities abound for collaboration and subcontracting, as demonstrated by Vaccination UK's involvement in the flu vaccination component, encompassing 35% of the contract's value. The contract's scope, focusing on essential immunisation for school-aged children across a broad regional area, invites businesses specializing in community health initiatives and those capable of improving access and reducing health inequalities. As the procurement aims to streamline service delivery, consistent quality and innovation from service providers will be pivotal for securing and thriving in such contractual frameworks.

## Notice

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England (East of England) would like to notify the market of its intent to award a contract for the provision of Community & School Aged Immunisation Services (CSAIS) to Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust following a single stage Competitive Process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England (East of England) would like to notify the market of its intent to award a contract for the provision of Community & School Aged Immunisation Services (CSAIS) to Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust following a single stage Competitive Process.

This service is for contracted period of 4 years initial term with an extension period of up to 4 years (in instalments of 12 months or more at the discretion of the Commissioner). 

The service commencement date is 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2029 (with an option for the Commissioner to extend until 31st August 2033)

The lifetime value of the contract is PS129,488,545.

This is for an existing service and has been awarded to an existing provider.

Options: The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2025 for a period of 4 years with an option to extend for up to a further 4 years (in instalments of 12 months or more at the discretion of the Commissioner) (total contract duration 8 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025077-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,583,084 |
| Lots value | £136,583,084 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,488,545 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERTFORDSHIRE NHS COMMUNITY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 14:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025077-2025
- 25 Nov 2024 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038079-2024
- 19 Jul 2024 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022401-2024
- 20 May 2024 at 15:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015891-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hct.nhs.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//

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