Contract award · 20 Feb 2026

NCLOUTREACH: Provision of Covid-19 Vaccination Services

NHS England (London Region) awarded “NCLOUTREACH: Provision of Covid-19 Vaccination Services” to The Whittington Hospital (RKEQ4) for £240k.

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Awarded without open competition

Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.

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Buyer
NHS England (London Region) · Body governed by public law
Value
£240,000
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Sector
Health & social care · Miscellaneous health services (CPV 85140000)
Region
London
Timeline
  1. Contract date20 Feb 2026
  2. Published25 Feb 2026Published 5 days after the contract date

Description

Ensure equitable access for all residents for immunisations, regardless of location, age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Build and maintain trust within communities whilst being culturally sensitive and maintaining accessibility. Understand and address health disparities and ensure that all residents have equal opportunity for vaccinations. Conduct community outreach and campaigns to raise awareness. Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate vaccination services to diverse communities within NCL to enhance accessibility and acceptance. Increase vaccination rates within targeted communities.

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