Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Business Services Authority
Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
UK
Contact person: Commercial Services
E-mail: nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net
NUTS: UKC22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
http://health.atamis.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://health.atamis.co.uk
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:
http://health.atamis.co.uk
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
Medical Assessments: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
Reference number: 21_08_08 C51820
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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 VDPS eases the present and future burdens of those suffering from vaccine damage and provides assistance to their families. The assessment determines the causation and disablement as a result of vaccinations against specified diseases as set out in the VDPS.Interested parties must register an interest and access the procurement documents via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C51820). Follow the instructions to register an interest and once registered, Suppliers will be able to view and access the full Tender documentation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121200
85120000
85100000
85140000
66512200
72225000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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/specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided.Historically, the average number of annual assessments is c100 however volumes have increased following the addition of Covid and Adult Flu vaccinations to the VDPS. There is no minimum (or maximum) commitment to the number of assessments that will be required under the contract as the scheme is demand driven, however there are currently c500 cases (as at November 2021) that require assessment with this volume increasing per week by c20 cases. It is estimated that in year one of the contract there will be c1500-1800 claims that will require assessment within the first year of the contract. It is estimated that after year 1 of the contract the number of assessments will between 100-1000 assessments will be required per annum.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 84
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:
No
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:
2021/S 000-023580
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/12/2021
Local time: 11:59
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/12/2021
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Tenders will be opened using the Authority's e-tendering system.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2025-2027 depending on whether options to extend are exercised.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.3) Additional information
The value in section II.2.6 is an estimate of the value over the term of the Contract. There are a number of variables which could affect the value of the contract and the value could be more or less than the value stated in the ‘II.2.6'. The estimated total value includes an estimate of the costs which will be driven by the number of applicants to VDPS and the resulting varying volume of assessments required by the supplier.Please note that all dates and figures in this notice are approximate and subject to change.Any resulting contract will be considered as a contract made in England according to English Law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts;The Contracting Authority is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in or tendering for this contract including but not limited to where the contract award procedure is cancelled or adjusted for any reason. No reimbursement of costs shall be available. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in sterling and all payments made in relation to the procurement must be in sterling.The Contracting authority reserves the right to require deposits, guarantees, bonds, insurance cover and/or other forms of security as it deems appropriate.Grouping of bidders may be required to form a separate limited liability company or other legal form and/or one that takes full responsibility and/or liability and/or confirm that each takes joint and several liability.The Contracting Authority conducted pre-tender market engagement following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2021/S 000-023580 on 22nd September 2021. The report outlining the findings of this exercise can be found at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e393ccb2-d040-41e3-8f86-2740074efe96
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Business Services Authority
Stella House, Goldcrest Way
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
UK
E-mail: nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NHS Business Services Authority
Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/11/2021