Scope
Reference
C336413
Description
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 contract value over the term my be impacted by the risks called out in the UK04: Tender Notice.
Contract 1. Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Medical Assessments
Supplier
Contract value
- £22,562,500 excluding VAT
- £27,078,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 14 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 January 2026 to 2 November 2029
- Possible extension to 2 November 2031
- 5 years, 9 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
The options to extend by up to a maximum of a further 2 x 12 months (max 24 months).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
Maximus UK Services Limited
- Companies House: 09072343
18c Meridian East
Leicester
LE19 1WZ
United Kingdom
Email: tendertracking@maximusuk.co.uk
Website: http://www.maximusuk.co.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Maximus Companies Ltd
Contract 1. Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Medical Assessments
Contracting authority
NHS Business Services Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRLZ-1599-JGTT
Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
United Kingdom
Email: commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - central government