--- title: "Covid Out of Hours Pop Ups" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Covid Out of Hours Pop Ups Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0682a5.json) ## Summary This procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by NHS England under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Health Care Services in Coventry & Warwickshire. The titled project, "Covid Out of Hours Pop Ups," falls under the health services industry category and involves providing a static vaccination outreach service in areas of low uptake. The contract initiation was in the tender stage, with final approvals made on 8 April 2026. The contract commenced on 13 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2026, valuing approximately £51,300. Given the urgency, the contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The primary reason for this urgent award, as listed under Regulation 14, was to address the immediate need to continue vaccination services due to provider withdrawal to avoid risks to public safety. This contract presents opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of rapid mobilisation and deployment of trained personnel. Such businesses can leverage their existing infrastructure to deliver timely services, meeting urgent public health needs. SMEs like the Forum Health Centre, the supplier for this contract, which can demonstrate adaptability and speed in service provision, are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. By participating in urgent healthcare tenders, businesses can enhance their visibility and reputation as reliable partners in public health initiatives, potentially leading to further opportunities and growth within the health services 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 avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for 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 avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for 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 - Coventry & Warwickshire to provide Static service to offer outreach vaccination in low uptake area. The Provider has been selected as they demonstrate the ability to deliver service with existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately enabling 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 PS1,000 plus IoS @PS10.06 each (5,000). Estimated total contract value PS51,300. ### 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 avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for 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 - Coventry & Warwickshire to provide Static service to offer outreach vaccination in low uptake area. The Provider has been selected as they demonstrate the ability to deliver service with existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately enabling 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 PS1,000 plus IoS @PS10.06 each (5,000). Estimated total contract value PS51,300. Details of individual making decisions: Regional Commissioning Group 19 March 2026. Final approval was given by Paul Stevenson, Head of Immunisations, NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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/034057-2026 | | 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 | £51,300 | ## 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 | FORUM HEALTH CENTRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034057-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.forumhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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