Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c65-f64c-723c-af27-f497cd5a4fcd/improve-the-uptake-of-the-flu-vaccine-in-social-care-workers closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £16,000 Published 25 Aug 2021 Deadline Closed 2 Sept 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been prepared by NHS England and NHS Improvement (the 'Authority'). The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the provision of \[of services to promote improvement in the uptake of the Flu Vaccines in Social Care Workers in the areas covered by the North West Public Health Commissioning team. The North West Public Health Commissioning Team (PHCT) has direct commissioning responsibility for the delivery of the NHS Public Health Functions Agreements (s.7a) in Lancashire & South Cumbria and Cheshire & Merseyside. These programmes are as follows: • Cancer Screening (breast, bowel and cervical) • Non-cancer Screening (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) , Diabetic Eye Screening - and Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) • Public Health Programmes for Prisons and other Places of Detention • Immunisation programmes (childhood and school immunisations, seasonal flu, pertussis, shingles and pneumococcal) • Child Health Information Services (CHIS). Flu is a disease that spreads very rapidly, potentially causing widespread illness, especially in those who are already vulnerable because of their age or medical condition. By vaccinating social care workers (SCW) against flu, it not only benefits them but also reduces the spread of flu and helps protect the vulnerable people they care for. All adult social care workers who are in direct contact with patients and service users should get the vaccine, including: • those working in a registered residential care or nursing home and who are directly involved in the care of patients or service users • those working for a registered domiciliary care provider and who are directly involved in the care of patients or service users • those employed through personal budgets and or personal health budgets, such as personal assistants Employers are responsible for ensuring that SCWs receive a flu vaccination. They may do this by arranging for you SCWs be vaccinated at their place of work or by arranging for them to be vaccinated off-site. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: [health-family.force.com/login](https://health-family.force.com/login) • Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Improve the uptake of the flu vaccine in social care workers' • Click 'Register Interest' • Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the ITQ within the portal. • Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. 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