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Contract Notice

School-Aged Immunisation Services — Midlands

  • First published: 23 September 2019
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
NHS England — Midlands
Authority ID:
AA75461
Publication date:
23 September 2019
Deadline date:
31 October 2019
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The aim of the immunisation service is to provide a comprehensive vaccination service that offers routine school-aged, targeted and catch-up immunisation programmes that:

— identifies and enables 100 % of eligible children to receive their childhood vaccinations in accordance with national guidance, whatever their circumstances,

— increases the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— reduces health inequalities within the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— protects individuals and communities against vaccine preventable diseases,

— offers and administers Hepatitis B vaccine at 4 weeks and 12 months of age and completes Dried Blood Spot (DSB) testing at 12 months to 100 % of the eligible cohort.

The provider will need to be responsive and implement any national service changes, that may be introduced during the life of the contract.

The aim will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based, population-wide immunisation service that:

— identifies the eligible population,

— ensures effective, timely delivery with high coverage,

— is safe, effective, of a high quality and is independently monitored by the commissioner,

— is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent healthcare professionals who participate in recognised on-going training and development in line with national standards,

— delivers, manages and stores vaccine in accordance with national guidance,

— is supported by regular and accurate data collection using the appropriate local and national returns.

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS England — Midlands

Birmingham

B16 9RG

UK

Contact person: Richard Ward

E-mail: richard.ward11@nhs.net

NUTS: UKG3

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30096&B=UK


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30096&B=UK


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


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

School-Aged Immunisation Services — Midlands

Reference number: 37118

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England — Midlands (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver School Aged Immunisation Services for the following Lots:

Lot 1: Birmingham and Solihull;

Lot 2: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell (Black Country);

Lot 3: Coventry and Warwickshire;

Lot 4: Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The contract start date will be 1.9.2020.

Variant bids will not be accepted.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Birmingham and Solihull

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG32

UKG31

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of the immunisation service is to provide a comprehensive vaccination service that offers routine school-aged, targeted and catch-up immunisation programmes that:

— identifies and enables 100 % of eligible children to receive their childhood vaccinations in accordance with national guidance, whatever their circumstances,

— increases the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— reduces health inequalities within the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— protects individuals and communities against vaccine preventable diseases,

— offers and administers Hepatitis B vaccine at 4 weeks and 12 months of age and completes Dried Blood Spot (DSB) testing at 12 months to 100 % of the eligible cohort.

The provider will need to be responsive and implement any national service changes, that may be introduced during the life of the contract.

The aim will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based, population-wide immunisation service that:

— identifies the eligible population,

— ensures effective, timely delivery with high coverage,

— is safe, effective, of a high quality and is independently monitored by the commissioner,

— is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent healthcare professionals who participate in recognised on-going training and development in line with national standards,

— delivers, manages and stores vaccine in accordance with national guidance,

— is supported by regular and accurate data collection using the appropriate local and national returns.

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 10 058 017.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

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

Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell (Black Country)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG39

UKG38

UKG37

UKG36

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of the immunisation service is to provide a comprehensive vaccination service that offers routine school-aged, targeted and catch-up immunisation programmes that:

— identifies and enables 100 % of eligible children to receive their childhood vaccinations in accordance with national guidance, whatever their circumstances,

— increases the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— reduces health inequalities within the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— protects individuals and communities against vaccine preventable diseases,

— offers and administers Hepatitis B vaccine at 4 weeks and 12 months of age and completes Dried Blood Spot (DSB) testing at 12 months to 100 % of the eligible cohort.

The provider will need to be responsive and implement any national service changes, that may be introduced during the life of the contract.

The aim will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based, population-wide immunisation service that:

— identifies the eligible population,

— ensures effective, timely delivery with high coverage,

— is safe, effective, of a high quality and is independently monitored by the commissioner,

— is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent healthcare professionals who participate in recognised on-going training and development in line with national standards,

— delivers, manages and stores vaccine in accordance with national guidance,

— is supported by regular and accurate data collection using the appropriate local and national returns.

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 8 742 443.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

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

Coventry and Warwickshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG33

UKG13

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of the immunisation service is to provide a comprehensive vaccination service that offers routine school-aged, targeted and catch-up immunisation programmes that:

— identifies and enables 100 % of eligible children to receive their childhood vaccinations in accordance with national guidance, whatever their circumstances,

— increases the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— reduces health inequalities within the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— protects individuals and communities against vaccine preventable diseases,

— offers and administers Hepatitis B vaccine at 4 weeks and 12 months of age and completes Dried Blood Spot (DSB) testing at 12 months to 100 % of the eligible cohort.

The provider will need to be responsive and implement any national service changes, that may be introduced during the life of the contract.

The aim will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based, population-wide immunisation service that:

— identifies the eligible population,

— ensures effective, timely delivery with high coverage,

— is safe, effective, of a high quality and is independently monitored by the commissioner,

— is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent healthcare professionals who participate in recognised on-going training and development in line with national standards,

— delivers, manages and stores vaccine in accordance with national guidance,

— is supported by regular and accurate data collection using the appropriate local and national returns.

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 7 342 091.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG12

UKG11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of the immunisation service is to provide a comprehensive vaccination service that offers routine school-aged, targeted and catch-up immunisation programmes that:

— identifies and enables 100 % of eligible children to receive their childhood vaccinations in accordance with national guidance, whatever their circumstances,

— increases the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— reduces health inequalities within the uptake of childhood vaccinations,

— protects individuals and communities against vaccine preventable diseases,

— offers and administers Hepatitis B vaccine at 4 weeks and 12 months of age and completes Dried Blood Spot (DSB) testing at 12 months to 100 % of the eligible cohort.

The provider will need to be responsive and implement any national service changes, that may be introduced during the life of the contract.

The aim will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based, population-wide immunisation service that:

— identifies the eligible population,

— ensures effective, timely delivery with high coverage,

— is safe, effective, of a high quality and is independently monitored by the commissioner,

— is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent healthcare professionals who participate in recognised on-going training and development in line with national standards,

— delivers, manages and stores vaccine in accordance with national guidance,

— is supported by regular and accurate data collection using the appropriate local and national returns.

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 5 523 716.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

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.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 31/10/2019

Local time: 17:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit

West Bromwich

UK

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit

West Bromwich

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/09/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85100000 Health services Health and social work services
85140000 Miscellaneous health services Health services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
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About the buyer

Main contact:
richard.ward11@nhs.net
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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