VDPS Medical Assessments

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/specialist to ensure a definitive view can be provided. The Total Contract Value (Estimated) excludes any payments to be made to claimants. Prior Published Notices Under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 a PIN was published and a Pre-Market Engagement exercise was carried out, the links to these are below. Contracts Finder https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f6c1cf-228b-439f-a89e-d9f4bdb9af70 Finder a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028151-2023