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title: "School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire"
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# School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d7

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by NHS England is focused on the provision of School Aged Immunisation Services (SAIS) encompassing Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. The procurement falls under the health services category, with the service being delivered predominantly in schools. The current procurement stage is an award phase, with the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust being awarded the contract dated 1st April 2026, indicating a start from that date stretching to 31st March 2031, with the flu and MMR vaccinations added to the programme. This project is of high interest to the health services industry due to its significant contract value which totals approximately £11 million, spread across multiple lots, and requiring implementation of substantial service changes in accordance with best practices and emerging scientific evidence.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale health services providers capable of executing comprehensive vaccination programmes. Companies with prior experience in large-scale immunisation programmes or health services in educational settings are particularly well-suited to participate, given their ability to manage logistical challenges and align with evolving vaccination recommendations. The involvement of established suppliers such as the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Leicestershire Partnership Trust, underscores the necessity for organisations with a robust infrastructure ready to serve a broad demographic efficiently. Additionally, with the procurement adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, participating firms must be adept at navigating regulatory frameworks to capitalize on this significant service delivery opportunity.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands (The Commissioners) are awarding Contracts for the following Lots following a robust Competitive Process.

Lot 1 - School-Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 

Lot 3 - School-Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) in Northamptonshire 

The service commencement date for both Lots is 1st April 2026 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years until 31 March 2031. Note this is a change to the originally advertised commencement date due to a representation being received.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

School Aged Immunisation Services are required to be delivered predominantly in a school setting and currently covers;

* Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations
* Diphtheria, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis (Td/IPV) booster
* Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) conjugate vaccine
* Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) catch up vaccinations.
* School-aged children's Seasonal Influenza vaccinations

In addition, the provider will deliver a catch-up service for children and young people with any of the above missing vaccinations. It is important to note that vaccination schedules can change and evolve in the light of emerging best practice and scientific evidence and as such additional services may be added during the lifetime of the contract to best deliver the needs of the overall service. The Provider is required to reflect these changes accordingly in a timely way with agreement from the Commissioner.

These vaccines form part of the national routine childhood vaccination programme, which aims to prevent school-aged children from developing vaccine preventable childhood diseases that are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. High uptake of vaccinations in this population also helps to protect the wider community through herd immunity.

The Commissioner expects the school-aged immunisation service to be delivered primarily in schools with additional arrangements in place to vaccinate those service users who are not in mainstream education and those with an unknown school. The SAIS Provider must offer the Service to 100% of eligible school-aged children and young people.

Inclusion of seasonal flu to secondary school year 7- year 11 and MMR vaccination which has been nationally mandated to the Flu Programme.

Options: 3 years initial term with an extension period of up to 2 Years

Lot 2: Lincolnshire

Lot 2: Lincolnshire has not been awarded.

Options: Option to extend contract for a further 2 years following initial 3 year term.

Lot 3: Northamptonshire

NHS England - Midlands intend to award a contract to Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for the Provision of School Aged Immunisation Service for Lot 3: Northamptonshire following a robust Competitive Process.

The contract will be for a duration of 3 years initial term with an extension period of up to 2 Years.

The service commencement date is 1 September 2025 and shall run until 31 August 2028.

The lifetime value of the contract (including extensions) is PS3, 649, 900.37.

This is an existing service and has been awarded to an existing supplier.

Options: 3 years initial term with an extension period of up to 2 Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047884-2026 |
| 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 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,050,000 |
| Lots value | £12,050,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,956,901 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP TRUST; NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047884-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 12:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047883-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031813-2026
- 6 May 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018996-2025
- 6 May 2025 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018993-2025
- 3 Jan 2025 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000065-2025
- 28 Oct 2024 at 13:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034857-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Leicspart.nhs.net
- http://www.nhft.nhs.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

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