Planning

COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Expressions of Interest - NHS Black Country ICB

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 10:56

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of procuring services for a COVID Medicines Delivery Unit. This procurement falls under the health services category, specifically medical practice services, with the primary location being in the Black Country region of the UK (UKG3), including Wolverhampton (UKG39). The process aims to seek expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers by 4th July 2025 for a contract to be potentially awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract could have a duration of three years with an extension option of up to two years, with a projected annual value of £32,750. Stakeholders can expect a future notice around 1st August 2025, facilitating continued market engagement.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical practice and management of infectious diseases. Services that help in decreasing hospital admissions and handling COVID-19 cases within community settings are critical, and providers experienced in these areas would be well-suited to apply. The contracted service would enable these businesses to leverage their expertise in healthcare delivery, potentially leading to expanded roles and increased brand reputation as pivotal partners in public health initiatives. Engaging in such a tender not only provides financial avenues but also fosters a collaborative environment with the NHS, aligning businesses with critical health service goals and patient care outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Expressions of Interest - NHS Black Country ICB

Notice Description

***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT 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).<br/><br/>The Commissioner previously published a Prior Information Notice for the proposed CMDU contract (Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-027940). Based on a review of activity over the past 12 months, the indicative value of this contract has reduced to reflect a decrease in activity.<br/><br/>The commissioner has published this Prior Information Notice to support market engagement only at this stage.<br/><br/>Further details of the service are provided in II.2.4 below

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Commissioner previously published a Prior Information Notice for the proposed CMDU contract (Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-027940). Based on a review of activity over the past 12 months, the indicative value of this contract has reduced to reflect a decrease in activity.

The contract duration is expected to be 3 years with up to a 2-year extension option.

The indicative contract value is expected to be PS32,750 per annum.

We ask all interested parties to review the service specification and then complete a short questionnaire to share feedback and/or formally register their interest.

The service specification can be accessed via the Atamis Health Family portal (https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - Click 'View our Live Opportunities and search for project C370427)

Please ensure you register your interest no later than 5pm on Friday 4th July 2025. Additional information: Any award of contract for this requirement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. In addition, neither the placement of this notice nor any subsequent notice shall bind the Commissioner to award of any contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034023-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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