--- title: "Community Outreach Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06829f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06829f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06829f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06829f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Community Outreach Support Service Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06829f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06829f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06829f.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Community Outreach Support Service has been conducted by NHS England, aimed at delivering health services under urgent circumstances within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire region. The service specifically targets the provision of roving vaccinations to vulnerable patients, addressing the urgent need due to the previous provider's inability to continue services. The contract, valued at approximately £28,120, has already been awarded, with the commencement date being 13 April 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2026. This award falls under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 without the application of the Procurement Act 2023. The decision-making process involved the Regional Commissioning Group and was finalised by George Eldridge and Kerry Wathen from NHS England Midlands on 08 April 2026. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with a proven capability in delivering mobile health services and managing vaccines, as it requires immediate mobilisation and continuity in service delivery. The selection criteria focused on addressing immediate risks to safety and service quality, with prominence given to quality over pricing. Crest Pharmacy, identified as the supplier, showcases an example of an SME successfully securing contracts under such circumstances, highlighting a lucrative prospect for similar enterprises specialising in health outreach services, particularly those capable of swift workforce mobilisation and service delivery within urgent timelines and specific locales. Businesses that excel in innovative health service mechanisms and nimble operational capabilities may find growth opportunities in similar tenders within the healthcare industry. ## Notice This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to due to loss of personalised vaccination delivery service within Worcester City providing outreach to patients. Previous provider is no longer able to deliver service. Delay would prevent opportunity for vulnerable patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to due to loss of personalised vaccination delivery service within Worcester City providing outreach to patients. Previous provider is no longer able to deliver service. Delay would prevent opportunity for vulnerable patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority. The service is for the region - Herefordshire & Worcestershire to provide Roving service to provide vaccinations to vulnerable patients. The Provider has been selected as they have proven ability to deliver mobile clinics with existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately ensuring continuity. The contract start date is 13 April 2026 with a contract end date of 30 June 2026. The contract period is less than 12 months. The contract value is PS8,000 plus IoS @ PS10.06 each (estimate 2,000). Total estimated contract value PS28,120. ### Procurement Information Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below * The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to due to loss of personalised vaccination delivery service within Worcester City providing outreach to patients. Previous provider is no longer able to deliver service. Delay would prevent opportunity for vulnerable patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority. The service is for the region - Herefordshire & Worcestershire to provide Roving service to provide vaccinations to vulnerable patients. The Provider has been selected as they have proven ability to deliver mobile clinics with existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately ensuring continuity. The contract start date is 13 April 2026 with a contract end date of 30 June 2026. The contract period is less than 12 months. The contract value is PS8,000 plus IoS @ PS10.06 each (estimate 2,000). Total estimated contract value PS28,120. Details of individual making decisions: Regional Commissioning Group 19 March 2026. Final approval was given by George Eldridge, Project Manager, Hereford and Worcestershire ICB and Kerry Wathen, Head of Vaccination Commissioning & Operations, NHS England Midlands on 08 April 2026. There were no conflicts of interest identified ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034050-2026 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £28,120 | ## 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CREST PHARMACY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034050-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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