The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Interested parties must access the procurement documents via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C336413). Follow the instructions to register an interest and once registered, Suppliers will be able to view and access the full Tender documentation. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required to access the Data Room and instructions are set out in the Tender Documents.

The submission route named on the official notice.

The Authority requires the provision of medical assessments in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS).

Further information on the scheme can be found here https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility The services required are for Medical Assessments of the evidence being presented by applicants making a claim under the VDPS.

An ‘Assessment’ is the end-to-end process to assess causation and level of disablement against the medical evidence presented in relation to a Claimant’s health condition and/or disability.

The Supplier is required to undertake all appropriate action to complete the assessment.

This may include gathering evidence from the most appropriate source, reference, expert, and/or specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided.

The Total Contract Value (Estimated) excludes any payments to be made to claimants.