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NHS England, in conjunction with NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, has announced an open tender for the Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) in Birmingham and Solihull. 7 million, is aimed at providing extensive immunisation services predominantly within school settings. The contract, commencing on 1 September 2026, will initially span five years with an optional extension of two years.
Key deadlines include the submission of tenders by 12:00 PM on 12th December 2025, following an open procedure method. The procurement falls under the category of health services, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Potential bidders are invited to express interest via an electronic submission on the eTendering system.
This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations in the health services sector to expand their operational capacity and engage with public health initiatives. Companies specialising in immunisation, particularly those with the capability to adapt to evolving vaccination requirements, are well-suited to apply. With an emphasis on service innovation, value, and sustainability, as well as reducing health inequalities, this contract seeks providers capable of delivering comprehensive and adaptable immunisation services to school-aged children.
Engaging in this process not only positions businesses as key players in public health but also offers the potential to contribute to significant community health improvements in Birmingham and Solihull.
The current School Aged Immunisation Service contract expires on 31 August 2026. The service shall follow a national service specification. All details, including the specification has been made available as part of the procurement document suite on the Atamis portal.<br/><br/>School Aged Immunisation Services are required to be delivered predominantly in a school setting and currently covers;<br/>* Human Papillomavirus (HPV)vaccinations<br/>* Diphtheria, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis(Td/IPV) booster<br/>* Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) conjugate vaccine<br/>* Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) catch up vaccinations<br/>* School-aged children's Seasonal Influenza vaccinations<br/><br/>The provider will also deliver a catch-up service for children and young people with any of the above missing vaccinations. It is important to note that vaccination schedules can change and evolve in the light of emerging best practice and scientific evidence and as such additional services may be added during the lifetime of the contract to best deliver the needs of the overall service. The Provider is required to reflect these changes accordingly in a timely way with agreement from the Commissioner. These vaccines form part of the national routine childhood vaccination programme, which aims to prevent school-aged children from developing vaccine preventable childhood diseases that are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. High uptake of vaccinations in this population also helps to protect the wider community through herd immunity.<br/><br/>The provider will also be required to offer a selective neonatal Hepatitis B domiciliary service to deliver Hepatitis B & MMR vaccinations (2nd & 6th) in a home setting, along with a Dried Blood Spot Test for HBsAG to babies born to Hepatitis B Positive mothers registered in Birmingham and Solihull.<br/><br/>The Commissioner expects the Community and School Aged Immunisation Service to be delivered primarily in schools with additional arrangements in place to vaccinate those service users who are not in mainstream education and those with an unknown school and domiciliary services. The Provider must offer the Service to 100% of eligible school-aged children and young people.<br/><br/>Please note the deadline for submissions is 12:00PM(Mid-day) on the 12th December 2025.
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