Community COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Fixed Sites for Isles of Scilly (TR21) Urgent award

NHS England has urgently awarded a contract for the Community COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Fixed Sites for Isles of Scilly (TR21). This award follows a national and regional competitive process that failed to yield suitable tenders, necessitating immediate action due to unforeseeable events. The procurement method was limited and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition.

54 per vaccine, spans 12 months starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering health services within industry category 85100000, specifically at fixed vaccination sites in postcode area TR21 of the South West UKK region. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those equipped to handle urgent patient care needs. Suppliers with expertise in delivering vaccination services are well-suited to compete, given the substantial demand for COVID-19 vaccinations within the Isles of Scilly.

The NHS South, Central, and West Commissioning Support Unit oversaw the procurement on behalf of NHS England, aiming to meet immediate health care delivery requirements and ensuring the continuation of critical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises like ST MARYS HEALTH CENTRE, who successfully secured the contract, can leverage this procurement to expand their service offerings and footprint within the healthcare sector.