Tender for delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations to care homes and housebound patients

Summary

Community pharmacies and general practice should express an interest by 18 December.

Greater Manchester community pharmacies and general practice providers are invited to tender for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations to care homes and housebound patients.

NHS England has launched its site selection process for April 1, 2025 to 31 March, 2026, to ensure there is enough coverage for the eligible population.

It is seeking coverage across five localities: Central and South Manchester; Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale; North Manchester; Oldham; and Trafford.

Letters were issued at the end of November containing all the relevant information and the deadline for expressing an interest is 18 December.

Further details are also available via the Health Family Supplier Portal and background information and the postcode coverage required is available on the gov.uk website.