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title: "VDPS Medical Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f997"
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# VDPS Medical Assessments

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f997

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has concluded the procurement process for providing medical assessments under the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) with Maximus UK Services Limited as the supplier. The contract, involving a competitive flexible procedure, was awarded on 3rd March 2026 and will run until 23rd November 2029, with an estimated gross value of £27,078,600, including options to extend by up to two additional years. This contract pertains to services in the medical practice, health services, and associated management-related fields, offering significant opportunities for large-scale service providers within the UK health sector.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses equipped to provide comprehensive medical assessments, making it well-suited for large enterprises capable of managing complex health-related evaluations. For companies positioned with the required expertise in medical specialist services and the ability to meet the stringent regulatory framework, this contract can enhance their footprint in public health service provision. It offers involvement in a high-profile, central government-driven scheme with long-term engagement potential, influencing policy and service delivery within the national health landscape, creating avenues for strategic partnerships and service expansion in accordance with future adjustments in health policies.

## Notice

The Authority requires the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS). Further information on the scheme can be found here https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility The services required are for Medical Assessments of the evidence being presented by applicants making a claim under the VDPS. An 'Assessment' is the end-to-end process to assess causation and level of disablement against the medical evidence presented in relation to a Claimant's health condition and/or disability. The Supplier is required to undertake all appropriate action to complete the assessment. This may include gathering evidence from the most appropriate source, reference, expert, and/or specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided. The Total Contract Value (Estimated) includes the 2 x 12 month extension periods and excludes any payments to be made to claimants. The scope and value of the contract may be directly impacted by a number of risks which may materialise during the term of the contract. These include: 1. The variable volume and complexity of claims received by the NHSBSA under the VDPS which require assessment. The volume of claims and subsequently the scope and value of the contract may be impacted as a result and may increase or decrease the estimated scope and contract value stated at the time of publishing the Tender Notice, commencing the procurement process or at Contract Award Stage. 2.Volumes can be impacted by a combination of external factors which the NHSBSA cannot fully control, eg. media coverage, addition of new diseases, and therefore vaccinations, to the Scheme. 3.Future Policy changes and/or changes to the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 may ultimately impact how the services may be are delivered by the supplier e.g. impact on claims volumes and/or requirements. 4. The completion of the Implementation Period is expected to take 6 months to 12 months. The value and scope of the number of assessments completed over the remaining term of the contract may therefore be impacted by the duration of the implementation period. 5. Impacted following another pandemic or increased roll out of vaccines where the vaccine is on VDPS. 6. Changes that come out as recommendations of the Covid Inquiry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The expected contract duration includes the Implementation Phase followed by an initial term of service delivery for three years from the Service Commencement Date and the option to extend by up to a maximum of a further 2 x 12 months (max 24 months). The Implementation Period is expected to take 6 months to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018732-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 23 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2025-04-09 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | £22,562,500 |
| Contracts value | £22,562,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAXIMUS UK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018732-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000373-2026
- 4 Jun 2025 at 16:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030049-2025
- 27 Mar 2025 at 14:51 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011589-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018732-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000373-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030049-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011589-2025
  27th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12794
  Signed contract with redactions relating to commercially sensitive information.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maximusuk.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

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