Expression of interest for administration of COVID-19 vaccine

Queensland Health is undertaking an expression of interest (EOI) for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine by vaccine service providers across Queensland.

The EOI will assist Queensland Health in understanding the interest and capacity in the primary care sector.

You can download the Request for Expressions of Interest (Word doc.) which details information about this opportunity and conditions of the EOI.

All clarifications or questions related to this EOI must only be provided electronically via the QTenders website.

Update 01/02/2021 – Please see the second version of Frequently Asked Questions. Note that the EOI deadline has been extended and will now close on 11:59pm AWST on 3 February 2021

COVID-19 vaccination EOI – additional information (added 5 January 2021)

• An EOI can be completed by any interested provider or organisation by the closing date.
• The intention of the EOI is to help the Queensland Government and Queensland Health understand the potential capacity and capability for delivering COVID-19 vaccination services at a state-level that is over-and-above the existing, normal vaccination capacity and capability. In other words, the EOI aims to determine the potential to ‘ramp up’, enhance and increase vaccination provision capacity and capability in Queensland.
• Only those organisations and providers who are able to create additional vaccination capacity and capability need to complete the EOI.
• General practice, pharmacies, PHN and the wider primary care sector will have an important role to play in COVID-19 vaccination. All general practices and pharmacies will automatically be considered for participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program.
• If the capacity and capability of a general practice, pharmacy or any other primary care organization or provider is anticipated to be similar to their Influenza vaccination resources, efforts and patient population, they do not need to complete an EOI. However, if general practices, pharmacies or other primary care providers have the intention to increase their capacity and capability, then they should complete an EOI.
  • Example 1: General Practice Feelgood would like to contribute to the COVID-19 vaccination program. Their practice team, comprising GPs and practice nurses are unchanged from 2020, and they do not intend to increase their workforce. They are able to provide COVID-19 vaccinations on their premises to their usual patients, or to new patients who register in line with their existing procedures. The Feelgood practice does not need to complete an EOI. They will automatically be considered when the COVID-19 vaccination program is rolled out.
  • Example 2: Respiratory Clinic Domore are recruiting additional staff to their team and acquiring additional real estate. They would like to be considered as a provider of COVID-19 Vaccination Services for a wider group of consumers than their practice population. The Domore Clinic should complete and submit an EOI.
• If a provider or organization is unsure about their future capacity and capability, they are encouraged to consider submitting an EOI.
• The EOIs are not a formal agreement or commitment. The EOIs will be followed by a Request For Offers (RFO) that potential, candidate providers will have to complete.
• At this time, it is anticipated that Queensland will commence vaccinating in March 2021 with two different COVID-19 vaccines, each with their own unique logistical and administrative requirements. The EOI does not specify or require this level of detail. However, providers and organisations who submit EOIs may wish to specify whether their additional capacity and capability would be contingent on the type of vaccine that is available.
• Due to the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have to respond in a flexible manner despite many known and unknown unknowns. We appreciate your ongoing support and understanding.