Social and other specific services – public contracts

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 19/09/2019

Expire date: 31/10/2019

External Reference: 2019-586084

TED Reference: 2019/S 183-446475

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

NHS England - Midlands
Birmingham
B16 9RG
UK
Contact person: Richard Ward
Internet address(es):
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 submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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  -  Health services
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:
LOT1: Birmingham and Solihull
LOT2: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell (Black Country)
LOT3: Coventry and Warwickshire
LOT4: 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 1st September 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

II.2.1)

Title

Birmingham and Solihull
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85140000  -  Miscellaneous health services
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: 10058017.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall & Sandwell (Black Country)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85140000  -  Miscellaneous health services
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: 8742443.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Coventry and Warwickshire
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85140000  -  Miscellaneous health services
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: 7342091.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85140000  -  Miscellaneous health services
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: 5523716.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate / Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  31/10/2019
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
West Bromwich
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
West Bromwich
UK