Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre, St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
Contact
Mrs Adebimpe Winjobi
Adebimpe.Winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1902556556
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CWC23018 Covid-19 Vaccination Service.
Reference number
DN654598
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, it was determined that an additional vaccination programme was required to improve access and maximise vaccine uptake in certain geographical areas, communities and groups with low coverage/access.
The service aims to deliver an increase in vaccination uptake amongst hard-to-reach communities and identified groups using a flexible and roving service model. It is prudent to continue this service offer to provide regular clinics to enable continuity and an equitable service to those in hard-to-reach communities and more vulnerable service groups.
The programme provides an enhanced offer and complements the existing community provision. The aim is to significantly reduce the number of the unvaccinated eligible population. The enhanced service is required as existing vaccination provision will be predominantly focused on children and young people, and booster vaccinations, and without the expansion of provision, the community offer will be significantly reduced.
NHS England (NHSE) have allocated funding to deliver a roving vaccination model due to the closure of COVID Vaccination Centres. NHSE consider it prudent to offer this service offer to provide “mop-up roving” clinics and “engagement sessions” to enable continuity of access to those in hard-to-reach communities who have not yet received their first, second or booster doses of the vaccine, and to build on those relationships
Access to vaccination provision is via an NHS England and Improvement (NHSEI) approved accredited supplier. The provider has well-established relationships with the vulnerable targeted cohorts and local communities they are working in.
Direct award ensures that there is continuity of service provision with consistent offer across the Black Country region. Benefits of a timely mobilisation is paramount in that any delay to service delivery which would impact on the enhanced vaccination offer – Reg32 (2)(c)
The services are caught under the Light Touch Regime (Miscellaneous health services), processed via direct award, and is in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £350,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Direct award ensures that there is continuity of service provision with consistent offer across the Black Country region. Benefits of a timely mobilisation is paramount in that any delay to service delivery which would impact on the enhanced vaccination offer – Reg32 (2)(c)
The services are caught under the Light Touch Regime (Miscellaneous health services), processed via direct award, and is in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
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:
Direct award ensures that there is continuity of service provision with consistent offer across the Black Country region. Benefits of a timely mobilisation is paramount in that any delay to service delivery which would impact on the enhanced vaccination offer – Reg32 (2)(c)
The services are caught under the Light Touch Regime (Miscellaneous health services), processed via direct award, and is in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
This award of contract is subject to a standstill period of 10 days between the publication of VEAT award notice and contract award, this period will expire at midnight on 20th February 2023 .
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Central Healthcare Solutions Limited
40 Beacon Buildings
Aldridge Walsall
WS9 8AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £350,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Wolverhampton City Council
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom