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title: "Maternal and neonatal immunisation service to include Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for pregnant women - \"20240901 Dorset Perinatal Imms Team\""
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# Maternal and neonatal immunisation service to include Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for pregnant women - "20240901 Dorset Perinatal Imms Team"

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cb

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## Summary

In an urgent procurement process, NHS England (South West) awarded a contract on 1st September 2024 for maternal and neonatal immunisation services within Dorset, focusing specifically on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for pregnant women. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, eliminating the need for the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £250,000, will cover various immunisation services like Pertussis, Flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, as well as Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccinations for newborn infants. The RSV vaccine programme will be provided throughout the year from 1st September 2024 to 30th August 2025. The primary location for this procurement is the UKK25 region, encompassing areas in and around Dorset.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in immunisation programmes. Given that the provider is Dorset HealthCare, an organisation skilled in immunisation services and emergency vaccinations such as BCG and Monkey Pox, businesses with relevant expertise and capabilities in providing large-scale health services could greatly benefit. Companies equipped to address urgent healthcare needs and ensure the safety and quality of care amidst unforeseen circumstances will find this contract particularly suited to their strengths. Furthermore, taking part in government-awarded contracts can enhance reputation and provide steady business growth in the health services sector.

## Notice

NHS England (South West), have made an urgent award under the Provider Selection Regime, maternal and neonatal immunisation services within Dorset. An urgent award has been made due to unforeseen circumstance not attributable to the relevant authority. Delaying an award in order to conduct a full application of the Regime would pose a risk to patients. These services include Pertussis, Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccinations for newborn infants, and the roll out of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme for pregnant woman over 28 weeks. Since 2023, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has been actively reviewing the latest evidence on immunisation products which can protect both infants and older adults against RSV infection and disease. In summer 2024, the national RSV vaccination programme was announced. NHS England were made aware of the specific arrangements for RSV immunisation by the Department of Health in June, with contracts needing to start on 1st September 2024. The specific arrangements meant in the Dorset system there would need to be an alternative solution to in-house provision by the acute trusts of this level of vaccines for pregnant women at this stage of pregnancy. The RSV vaccine will be offered throughout the year between 1st September 2024 to 30th August 2025. The total contract value is PS250,000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pertussis, Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, BCG vaccinations for newborn infants, and the roll out of the RSV programme

### Procurement Information

NHS England were made aware of the specific arrangements for RSV immunisation by the Department of Health in June with contracts needing to start on 1st September. The specific arrangements meant in the Dorset system there would need to be an alternative solution to in-house provision by the acute trusts of this level of vaccines for pregnant women at this stage of pregnancy. This circumstance was unforseen by the Commissioner, a delay would pose a risk to patient safety and provided insufficent time to run a procurement process. The urgent award will allow for a procurement process to be followed under PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031050-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORSET HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031050-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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