Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
UK
Contact person: Leigh Parker
E-mail: mys@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKE
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned 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:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/
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
COVID-19 vaccination programme – 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
Reference number: C365283
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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 October 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.<br/>PLEASE NOTE THE LINK TO ACCESSING THE DOCUMENTS ARE here - <br/>https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-site-signup-process<br/><br/>Please note the main and buyers address is https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.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 October 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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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 <br/>and Terms of Participation (available on the NHS Business Services Authority website) furtherhttps://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-site-signup-process information on the process and key deadlines.<br/><br/>All Potential Suppliers must submit a response via the NHS Business Service Authority https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-england-covid-19-vaccination-programme-site-signup-process<br/><br/>Please note:<br/><br/>The value of this contract is estimated based on expected costs and funding but are not confirmed.<br/><br/>Please note, the closing date for this opportunity is 16 June 2025 to allow sufficient time for an assessment of remaining gaps and any additional procurements required, as well as providers to be onboarded for 1 October 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend up to 12 months.
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/06/2025
Local time: 23:59
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.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)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/05/2025
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/05/2025