Vaccination Service - Post exposure of clade 1b mpox vaccination for UKHSA identified contacts of cases.

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract under urgent circumstances in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £75,000, is for the provision of a vaccination service across Lancashire and South Cumbria, specifically targeting UK Health Security Agency identified contacts of clade 1b mpox cases for post-exposure vaccination. The procurement method was limited and did not include a prior publication of a call for competition due to the urgent nature of the requirement.

The contract commenced on 20th December 2024 and will end on 19th December 2025. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those with expertise in urgent vaccination rollout and management. Companies specialising in public health services, especially vaccination services, are well-suited to participate given the urgent and safety-oriented criteria of this contract.

Businesses that can demonstrate a robust capability to manage time-sensitive and emergency response projects will find this tender an excellent opportunity to showcase their strengths and grow their market presence in the UK health sector.