Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England North East and Yorkshire
Leeds
UK
E-mail: NECSU.neprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/
Address of the buyer profile: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NECS574 - Community COVID-19 Vaccination Service - Outreach Service for North East and Yorkshire
Reference number: NECS574
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
500.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North Yorkshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
North Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
York
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
York
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Hull and East Riding
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Hull and East Riding
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
North Lincs and Northeast Lincs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
North Lincs and Northeast Lincs
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
North East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
North East
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Northumberland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Teesside
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Teesside
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Barnsley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Barnsley
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NThis is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Rotherham
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Rotherham
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Sheffield
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Sheffield
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
pass/fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Doncaster
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Doncaster
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North East and Yorkshire (the Relevant Authority) who have are undertaken a competition process to provide Covid Vaccination Program - Covid Outreach Service - NECS574.
Contract Start: 01 October 2025
Contract End: 31 March 2026
The contract term is for an initial period of 6 months commencing on 01 October 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Criteria
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Pass/Fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-019081
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 - North Yorkshire.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2 - York
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465733
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3 - Hull and East Riding
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4 - North Lincs and Northeast Lincs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5 - Northeast
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6 - Northumberland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cromwell Medical Staffing Limited
4667589
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7 - Tesside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cromwell Medical Staffing Limited
4667589
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9 - Rotheram
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10 - Sheffield
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11 - Doncaster
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Barnsley
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Healthcare Recruitment LTD
11465799
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight 30 July 2025.
Any representations should be sent via the Atamis messaging portal and/or via email to necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
There were no declared potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the award decision.
Conflicts of interest were completed by all involved in the process and no potential conflicts were identified.
The scoring criteria for the Basic Selection Criteria Questions were either evaluated as Pass/Fail or For Information.
The Relevant Authority considered the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined below and detailed within in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documentation.
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 30%
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 40%
Quality and Innovation - 20%
Social Value - 10%
Value (price) - Pass/Fail
The successful provider(s) were selected based on offering the most advantageous tender by scoring the highest combined score against the key criteria question and pass the financial element i.e. Confirm that they would deliver the service for £500 per session as evaluated against the published evaluation criteria as detailed within the ITT.
As a result, they are the recommended provider(s) and will be been awarded the contract, subject to final agreement.
.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS England North East and Yorkshire
Leeds
UK
E-mail: necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/07/2025