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title: "COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b232"
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# COVID-19 vaccination programme - 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b232

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## Summary

NHS England has issued a tender for the delivery of a COVID-19 vaccination programme from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The procurement is categorized under the health services industry (CPV code: 85100000) and focuses on the provision of vaccination services. The procurement process is currently active, with a closing date set for 19 November 2024. The location for delivery is within the UKE region. Interested suppliers must propose a site based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises and meet the minimum requirements outlined in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs, Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities, and other healthcare providers. The open procedure procurement method allows for responses to be submitted electronically via the NHS Business Service Authority. With an estimated contract value of £200 million, this tender can enable suppliers to secure a substantial project, fostering longer-term relationships with NHS England and expanding service offerings in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 there is an opportunity for all Potential Suppliers to submit a response to be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs, and Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities and other healthcare providers. All Potential Suppliers must meet the Minimum Requirements as set out in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance and must propose a site that is based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises.

PLEASE NOTE THE LINKS TO ACCESSING THE DOCUMENTS ARE WITHIN section 11.2.4.1 of this notice under the heading 'Description of Procurement'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 there is an opportunity for all Potential Suppliers to submit a response to be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs and Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities and other healthcare providers. All Potential Suppliers must meet the Minimum Requirements as set out in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance and must propose a site that is based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises. 

Please see the COVID-19 Vaccination Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance (available on the NHS England website here - https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers 
and Terms of Participation (available on the NHS Business Services Authority website) https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process for further information on the process and key deadlines.

All Potential Suppliers must submit a response via the NHS Business Service Authority https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process

Please note:

The value of this contract is estimated based on expected costs and funding but are not confirmed.

Please note, the closing date for this opportunity is 19 November 2024 to allow sufficient time for an assessment of remaining gaps and any additional procurements required, as well as providers to be onboarded for 1 April 2025. However, responses will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the contractual period and interim response deadlines will be communicated to providers which align to any further seasonal COVID-19 vaccination campaigns advised by JCVI and accepted by Government. Additional information: This notice replaces the previous notice that was posted on 30 May 2024. This procurement follows the same processes as the previous and requires the same services. The only material change is that single practice PCNs (as defined in the Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance ) can now apply via this Site Sign-up Process. Please see the COVID-19 Vaccination Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance (available on the NHS England website here - https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers

Options: Optional extension period of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035075-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 16:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035075-2024
- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035003-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-proce
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process

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