Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
Leigh Parker
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
COVID-19 vaccination programme – 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 there is an opportunity for all Potential Suppliers to submit a response to be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs, and Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities and other healthcare providers. All Potential Suppliers must meet the Minimum Requirements as set out in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance and must propose a site that is based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises.
PLEASE NOTE THE LINKS TO ACCESSING THE DOCUMENTS ARE WITHIN section 11.2.4.1 of this notice under the heading ‘Description of Procurement’.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 there is an opportunity for all Potential Suppliers to submit a response to be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccination service from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This includes NHS Standard Contract holders, PCN Groupings, single practice PCNs and Community Pharmacies, GP federations, independent sector providers, charities and other healthcare providers. All Potential Suppliers must meet the Minimum Requirements as set out in the COVID-19 Vaccination Site Sign-up Process Guidance and must propose a site that is based on their CQC or GPhC registered Healthcare Premises.
Please see the COVID-19 Vaccination Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance (available on the NHS England website here - https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers
and Terms of Participation (available on the NHS Business Services Authority website) https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process for further information on the process and key deadlines.
All Potential Suppliers must submit a response via the NHS Business Service Authority https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-1-september-2024-31-march-2026-site-sign-process
Please note:
The value of this contract is estimated based on expected costs and funding but are not confirmed.
Please note, the closing date for this opportunity is 19 November 2024 to allow sufficient time for an assessment of remaining gaps and any additional procurements required, as well as providers to be onboarded for 1 April 2025. However, responses will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the contractual period and interim response deadlines will be communicated to providers which align to any further seasonal COVID-19 vaccination campaigns advised by JCVI and accepted by Government.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional extension period of up to 12 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This notice replaces the previous notice that was posted on 30 May 2024. This procurement follows the same processes as the previous and requires the same services. The only material change is that single practice PCNs (as defined in the Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance ) can now apply via this Site Sign-up Process. Please see the COVID-19 Vaccination Site-Sign-up for all Suppliers Guidance (available on the NHS England website here - https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 November 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
29 October 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom