--- title: "NECS576 - Invitation to Tender - Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - North West" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fe83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fe83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fe83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fe83.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST" published: "2025-04-08" --- # NECS576 - Invitation to Tender - Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - North West Buyer: NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fe83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fe83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fe83.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of NHS England - North West, is seeking tender submissions for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service across multiple postcode areas in the North West of England. This tender, identified with the reference NECS576, falls under the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000) and aims to commission services at 66 Community Pharmacy sites. The procurement process is managed electronically via the Atamis portal, with competition documentation available from 8 April 2025. The procurement stage is currently active, with the closing date for tender submission set at noon on 6 May 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1 August 2025 for an initial 20-month period, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for community pharmacies and healthcare providers specialising in vaccination services. By participating, businesses can enhance their service offerings and contribute to public health initiatives within the UKD region. This opportunity is well-suited for pharmacies and healthcare providers with the capability to efficiently deliver vaccination services across the specified postcode areas. Engaging in this tender can help expand market presence, establish long-term partnerships with NHS England, and drive business growth through a stable and potentially extended contract period. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 ### Lot Information Liverpool Postcode Areas - L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9, L12, L13, L14, L15, L16, L18, L25 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. Knowsley Postcode Areas L32, L33, L36 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. Sefton Postcode Areas L20, L21, L22 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. St Helens Postcode Areas WA10, WA11, WA12 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. Wirral Postcode Areas Group 1 (CH41, CH43, CH44, CH 45), Group 2 (CH46, CH47), Group 3 (CH48, CH49) North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. Blackburn with Darwin Postcode Areas BB1, BB2, BB3 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. East Lancashire Postcode Areas BB5, BB9, BB12, BB18 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. Preston Postcode Areas PR1, PR2, PR3 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. West Lancashire Postcode Areas L39, L40, WN8 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission 66 Community Pharmacy sites for the provision of Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service for the North West of England. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 20 months commencing on 01/08/2025 with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 06/05/2025. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: NECS576 Community Pharmacy RSV & Pertussis Vaccination Enhanced Service - CP It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 08/04/2025 Additional information: Potential Providers must select a Lot and a postcode area within that Lot to submit Tender Responses to and these responses will be scored and selected from within each Lot and postcode area. The premises in which services are to be delivered must be within the selected postcode area. Options: Services will commence in August 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with an option for the Commissioner to extend for 24 months until 31 March 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013552-2025 | | 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 | 8 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 - NORTH WEST | | Locality | MERSEYSIDE | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2025 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013552-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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