VDPS Medical Assessments
NHS Business Services Authority
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Procurement
- 85120000 Medical practice and related services
- 85100000 Health services
- 85121200 Medical specialist services
- 79420000 Management-related services
- 85140000 Miscellaneous health services
- 85000000 Health and social work services
What happened
NHS Business Services Authority awarded this contract to Maximus UK Services Limited worth £22,562,500 on 22 Dec 2025. The contract runs until 2 Nov 2029.
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 contract value over the term my be impacted by the risks called out in the UK04: Tender Notice.
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