Published date: 24 March 2022
Last edited date: 10 November 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Health insurance services - 66512200
System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72225000
Health services - 85100000
Medical practice and related services - 85120000
Medical specialist services - 85121200
Miscellaneous health services - 85140000
Location of contract
NE15 8NY
Value of contract
£6,000,000
Procurement reference
CF-0724900D0O000000rwimUAA1
Published date
24 March 2022
Closing date
25 January 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
21 March 2022
Contract end date
20 March 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Contract for 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/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. 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.
The estimated value of the contract set out here in and in the Contract Notice (FTS reference 2021/S 000-028514) was 6000000GBP ex VAT. This estimate could be affected by the variable volume of assessments required over the term of the Contract and the value could therefore be more or less that the amount stated.
Contract can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods up to 20/03/2028 and 20/03/2029.
More information
Attachments
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- Final Consolidated Contract - Redacted.pdf
- Signed contract
- Redacted Contract
Award information
Awarded date
23 March 2022
Contract start date
21 March 2022
Contract end date
20 March 2027
Total value of contract
£6,000,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Crawford & Company
Address
106 Fenchurch Street, London, Hallmark Building EC3A 2DX EC3M 5JE
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
NHSBSA Commercial Services
Address
Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
GB
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