Improving HPV uptake in school leavers living in areas of high deprivation

NHS England is seeking a supplier to support a project focused on improving HPV vaccine uptake among unvaccinated school leavers living in areas of high deprivation, with an estimated contract value of £40,000 excluding VAT.

The HPV vaccine provides long-lasting protection against several strains of human papillomavirus associated with cervical, vaginal, vulval, anal, penile and head and neck cancers. A single dose is routinely offered to boys and girls aged 12 to 13 through the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS).

NHS England reports that disruption to vaccination delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in reduced overall coverage, with uptake yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. The procurement also highlights evidence of lower HPV vaccination uptake among socio-economically deprived groups.

The project will examine learning from catch-up activity and use community co-design to develop resources aimed at improving future HPV vaccination uptake among school leavers and addressing health inequalities.

Key Project Requirements

The project has three main objectives:

• Capture learning from catch-up campaigns, including the GP HPV campaign and other locally designed initiatives targeting unvaccinated school leavers
• Co-design a tailored HPV vaccine information resource with key stakeholders, including school leavers and parents, in one location
• Develop a practical ‘How-to Guide’ to support HPV catch-up campaigns, improve uptake among school leavers and address health inequalities

The supplier will need a robust understanding of community co-design principles and intervention development, alongside experience of producing a ‘How-to Guide’.

The opportunity is identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Contract Information

Buyer: NHS England

Deadline: 29 September 2026 at 12:00

Enquiry Deadline: 15 September 2026 at 12:00

Contract Value: £40,000 excluding VAT (£48,000 including VAT)

Delivery Length: 24 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 – approximately five months

Reference: C464846

Main Procurement Category: Services

CPV Classification: 85100000 – Health services

Tender Link: Click here

Bids must be submitted electronically through Atamis. Suppliers are also required to be registered on the Central Digital Platform.

Provider Requirements

The successful supplier will be required to demonstrate:

• A robust understanding of community co-design principles
• Knowledge and experience of intervention development
• Experience in developing practical ‘How-to Guide’ resources

Further provider requirements are not disclosed within the information provided.

Procurement Procedure

The opportunity is being conducted as a below-threshold open competition.

The project represents a targeted public health commissioning opportunity focused on improving HPV vaccination uptake and reducing inequalities among school leavers. Learning from existing catch-up initiatives will be combined with stakeholder co-design to create practical resources that can support future vaccination campaigns.

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