Planning

NHS DORSET - DORSET COMMUNITY OUTBREAK RESPONSE SERVICE (CORS) - EOI

NHS DORSET ICB

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 13:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS). The process, announced on 22nd August 2025 with a market engagement notice, is conducted under the CPV code 85100000 for health services. The engagement period for this tender will continue until 12th September 2025. The services are specifically geared towards the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an early engagement exercise, initiated for seeking expressions of interest (EOI) to outline the interest within the market before proceeding further. The buyer, NHS Dorset ICB, is located at County Hall, Collinton Park, Dorchester, England.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the health services sector. Businesses that specialise in outbreak management, community health services, and have the capacity to respond to dynamic health challenges will find this tender particularly relevant. Being part of the NHS Dorset's procurement could enhance a company's portfolio, establish credibility within the public sector, and provide a pathway to secure further contracts within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS DORSET - DORSET COMMUNITY OUTBREAK RESPONSE SERVICE (CORS) - EOI

Notice Description

Please read attached document "NHSDCORSEOI-001 EOI Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS) - 2025" for full details of this EOI and how to particpate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-786bc5a2-971b-4b1f-b793-1c45b4a81720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/054fffa8-1d1e-4d7e-a1e9-cbca422f6519
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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