VDPS Medical Assessments
About This Opportunity
Award by NHS Business Services Authority (United Kingdom, healthcare): VDPS Medical Assessments. Awarded to Maximus UK Services Limited (GBP 22.6M, Feb 2026).
This is a services contract in the health and medical services, media and communication and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Vaccines, Infectious Diseases and Publishing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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) includes the 2 x 12 month extension periods and excludes any payments to be made to claimants.
The scope and value of the contract may be directly impacted by a number of risks which may materialise during the term of the contract. These include:
1. The variable volume and complexity of claims received by the NHSBSA under the VDPS which require assessment. The volume of claims and subsequently the scope and value of the contract may be impacted as a result and may increase or decrease the estimated scope and contract value stated at the time of publishing the Tender Notice, commencing the procurement process or at Contract Award Stage.
2.Volumes can be impacted by a combination of external factors which the NHSBSA cannot fully control, eg. media coverage, addition of new diseases, and therefore vaccinations, to the Scheme.
3.Future Policy changes and/or changes to the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 may ultimately impact how the services may be are delivered by the supplier e.g. impact on claims volumes and/or requirements.
4. The completion of the Implementation Period is expected to take 6 months to 12 months. The value and scope of the number of assessments completed over the remaining term of the contract may therefore be impacted by the duration of the implementation period.
5. Impacted following another pandemic or increased roll out of vaccines where the vaccine is on VDPS.
6. Changes that come out as recommendations of the Covid Inquiry.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 018732-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Business Services Authority has issued 80 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 63 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS Business Services Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Maximus UK Services Limited was awarded the contract for £22,562,500. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 018732-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Maximus UK Services Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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