School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire

The School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) procurement is being conducted by NHS England Midlands, in collaboration with NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU). This procurement process, identified by Project Reference C317131, aims to award contracts for the provision of health services across three geographical lots: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. The tender uses an open procedure and falls under the services category of health, as classified by CPV 85100000.

The procurement process, which has reached the intention to award stage, involves a standstill period until 19th May 2025. The contracts will commence on 1st September 2025, running initially for three years with an option to extend for a further two years, making it a valuable long-term opportunity for service providers. Procurement processes such as these are subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the health services sector. Successful bidders, such as Leicestershire Partnership Trust and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, have been selected based on criteria like Quality & Innovation, Service Sustainability, and Social Value, offering varied scoring weights. The procurement also signifies growth perspectives for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, innovation-driven services, enhancing integration and collaboration within the health sector while reducing health inequalities.

Small and medium-sized enterprises, evidenced by their participation in bids, have equal opportunities to leverage their strengths in innovation and integrated service delivery to secure these lucrative contracts. This tender exemplifies an environment fostering growth through strategic partnerships in vital public health initiatives.