VDPS Medical Assessments

A Tender Notice
by NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3.5 year
Value
£30M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
04 Jun 2025
Delivery
20 Nov 2025 to 30 May 2029
Deadline
30 Jun 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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 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, and/or specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided. The Total Contract Value (Estimated) excludes any payments to be made to claimants.

Renewal Options

The expected contract duration includes the Implementation Phase followed by an initial term of service delivery for three years from the Service Commencement Date and the option to extend by up to a maximum of a further 2 x 12 months (max 24 months). The Implementation Period is expected to take 6 months to 12 months.

Award Criteria

Administrative Functions See Tender Documents
Claims Assessment Process See Tender Documents
Clinical Governance See Tender Documents
Implementation See Tender Documents
Relationship Management & Performance Measures See Tender Documents
Total Price See Tender Documents
Total Profit See Tender Documents
Social Value Model Theme 4: Carbon Emissions related to the contract See Tender Documents
Social Value Model Theme 4: Safeguarding the Natural Environment See ITT Documents
Social Value Model Theme 6: Break down barriers to opportunity _
Social Value Model Theme 8: Build an NHS fit for the future _

CPV Codes

  • 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
  • 85100000 - Health services
  • 85121200 - Medical specialist services
  • 79420000 - Management-related services
  • 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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