Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Contact person: Craig Stephens
E-mail: craig.stephens@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.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
Birmingham & Solihull Covid-19 Targeted Outreach Intervention: Housebound
Reference number: C476256
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/>Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
11 310.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/>Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority. <br/>The service is for the region – Birmingham and Solihull and is for the delivery of housebound Covid-19 vaccination clinics.<br/>To provide comprehensive additional outreach and vaccination capacity across the Birmingham and Solihull (BSol) system to ensure equitable access for all housebound residents of signed up practices for COVID vaccinations regardless of location, age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Build and maintain trust within communities whilst being culturally sensitive and maintaining/improving accessibility for the supported patient cohort. Understand and address health disparities and ensure that all referred residents have equal opportunity for vaccinations. Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate vaccination services to diverse BSol communities to enhance the understanding of the evidence for vaccination against the risks of not being vaccinated thereby improving uptake and acceptance. Ensure the safety and clinical effectiveness of a high-quality service provision, both by the provider, and collaboration with system vaccination providers across BSol. Increase vaccination rate among housebound population to secure and maintain optimum herd immunity.<br/>Population need that must be covered: Ensure accessibility to COVID vaccinations for housebound or care home residents across the ICS’ geographical footprint, regardless of location, background, or circumstances, offering COVID vaccinations to all eligible cohorts.<br/>Ensure groups are not disadvantaged by socioeconomic or demographic background, and review delivery in line with needs<br/>The Provider has been selected as they have a proven ability to deliver housebound clinics with an existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately ensuring continuity.<br/>The contract start date is 1 October 2026 with a contract end date of 31 January 2026. The contract period is less than 4 months. <br/>The total contract value is capped at £11,310.00 over the contract term and will be determined by the number of vaccinations delivered, with payment made on an item-of-service basis only.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 0
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/>Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority. <br/>The service is for the region – Birmingham and Solihull and is for the delivery of housebound Covid-19 vaccination clinics.<br/>To provide comprehensive additional outreach and vaccination capacity across the Birmingham and Solihull (BSol) system to ensure equitable access for all housebound residents of signed up practices for COVID vaccinations regardless of location, age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Build and maintain trust within communities whilst being culturally sensitive and maintaining/improving accessibility for the supported patient cohort. Understand and address health disparities and ensure that all referred residents have equal opportunity for vaccinations. Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate vaccination services to diverse BSol communities to enhance the understanding of the evidence for vaccination against the risks of not being vaccinated thereby improving uptake and acceptance. Ensure the safety and clinical effectiveness of a high-quality service provision, both by the provider, and collaboration with system vaccination providers across BSol. Increase vaccination rate among housebound population to secure and maintain optimum herd immunity.<br/>Population need that must be covered: Ensure accessibility to COVID vaccinations for housebound or care home residents across the ICS’ geographical footprint, regardless of location, background, or circumstances, offering COVID vaccinations to all eligible cohorts.<br/>Ensure groups are not disadvantaged by socioeconomic or demographic background, and review delivery in line with needs<br/>The Provider has been selected as they have a proven ability to deliver housebound clinics with an existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately ensuring continuity.<br/>The contract start date is 1 October 2026 with a contract end date of 31 January 2026. The contract period is less than 4 months. <br/>The total contract value is capped at £11,310.00 over the contract term and will be determined by the number of vaccinations delivered, with payment made on an item-of-service basis only.<br/>Details of individual making decisions:<br/>Midlands Vaccination Commissioning Group virtual approval 6 October 2026. Final approval was given by NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrate Care Board (ICB) – 5 October 2026 and Kerry Wathen, Head of Vaccination Commissioning & Operations, NHS England Midlands on 6 October 2026. There were no conflicts of interest identified
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
3 Priestley Wharf Holt Street Birmingham Science Park
Birmingham
B7 4BN
UK
NUTS: UKG
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:
: 11 310.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/>Regulation 14 Urgent Award has been applied to avoid loss of outreach service due to Provider withdrawal. The award is required to urgently as delay would prevent opportunity for patients to be vaccinated and would likely pose a risk to patient / public safety. This circumstance was not foreseeable and not attributable to the Relevant Authority. <br/>The service is for the region – Birmingham and Solihull and is for the delivery of housebound Covid-19 vaccination clinics.<br/>To provide comprehensive additional outreach and vaccination capacity across the Birmingham and Solihull (BSol) system to ensure equitable access for all housebound residents of signed up practices for COVID vaccinations regardless of location, age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Build and maintain trust within communities whilst being culturally sensitive and maintaining/improving accessibility for the supported patient cohort. Understand and address health disparities and ensure that all referred residents have equal opportunity for vaccinations. Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate vaccination services to diverse BSol communities to enhance the understanding of the evidence for vaccination against the risks of not being vaccinated thereby improving uptake and acceptance. Ensure the safety and clinical effectiveness of a high-quality service provision, both by the provider, and collaboration with system vaccination providers across BSol. Increase vaccination rate among housebound population to secure and maintain optimum herd immunity.<br/>Population need that must be covered: Ensure accessibility to COVID vaccinations for housebound or care home residents across the ICS’ geographical footprint, regardless of location, background, or circumstances, offering COVID vaccinations to all eligible cohorts.<br/>Ensure groups are not disadvantaged by socioeconomic or demographic background, and review delivery in line with needs<br/>The Provider has been selected as they have a proven ability to deliver housebound clinics with an existing trained workforce and can mobilise immediately ensuring continuity.<br/>The contract start date is 1 October 2026 with a contract end date of 31 January 2026. The contract period is less than 4 months. <br/>The total contract value is capped at £11,310.00 over the contract term and will be determined by the number of vaccinations delivered, with payment made on an item-of-service basis only.<br/>Details of individual making decisions:<br/>Midlands Vaccination Commissioning Group virtual approval 6 October 2026. Final approval was given by NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrate Care Board (ICB) – 5 October 2026 and Kerry Wathen, Head of Vaccination Commissioning & Operations, NHS England Midlands on 6 October 2026. <br/>There were no conflicts of interest identified
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
09/10/2026