Tender

COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Market Engagement - Black Country ICB

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 Mar 2025 at 15:18

Planning

02 Sep 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is inviting expressions of interest from qualified providers for a COVID Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU). This procurement process falls under the health services category and is intended to provide timely and effective Covid-19 treatments within the Black Country. The earlier market engagement event was held on 11th September 2024, and the upcoming tender update indicates the actual provision of the CMDU is scheduled for 28th April 2025. The CMDU aims to reduce hospital admissions and manage Covid-19 within the community, supporting the NHS by reducing pressure on hospital services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for healthcare providers experienced in Covid-19 treatments and community health services. Firms specialising in the administration of oral anti-retroviral treatments and neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) would be especially well-suited. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to public health efforts and expand their service offering in the healthcare sector. The procurement method involves direct engagement, and interested parties are encouraged to connect promptly for further participation.

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Notice Title

COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Market Engagement - Black Country ICB

Notice Description

***THIS ADVERT WAS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY***<br/><br/>NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Black Country ICB is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified providers for the provision of a COVID Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU). The CMDU aims to provide timely and effective Covid-19 treatments to eligible patients in the Black Country. This service reduces hospital admissions, manages mild to moderate cases within the community, and supports the NHS by alleviating the pressure on hospital services. The service assists patients in managing their condition at home and preventing Covid related complications. The service also ensures that any Covid medication (Oral Anti-Retroviral Treatment or or nMABs -Neutralising Monoclonal Antibodies) are delivered safely to patients.<br/><br/>The ICB held a market engagement event, via Microsoft Teams on 11th September at 10am.

Lot Information

Lot 1

***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY***

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Black Country ICB is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified providers for the provision of a COVID Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU). The CMDU aims to provide timely and effective Covid-19 treatments to eligible patients in the Black Country. This service reduces hospital admissions, manages mild to moderate cases within the community, and supports the NHS by alleviating the pressure on hospital services. The service assists patients in managing their condition at home and preventing Covid related complications. The service also ensures that any Covid medication (Oral Anti-Retroviral Treatment or or nMABs -Neutralising Monoclonal Antibodies) are delivered safely to patients.

The ICB intends to hold a market engagement event, held virtually via Microsoft Teams, on 11th September at 10am. Providers interested in attending should register their interest via the Atamis Health Family portal (https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and searching for project C304067) by completing a short questionnaire. A link to the event will then be forwarded to the nominated contact(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04973f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007893-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£4,185,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Ola Shodipe
Contact Email
olamide.shodipe1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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