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SUSSEX COVID-19 Treatment for Highest Risk non- Hospitalised Patients COVID 19 (NMABS) Incorporating Outbreak Response Service

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Tender Notice
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25 Sep 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for COVID-19 treatment services targeting high-risk non-hospitalised patients in Sussex. The contract, valued at approximately £396,396 for a nine-month term starting on 1st January 2026, extends to £660,660 if the term is prolonged to 15 months ending 31st March 2027. It is part of the COVID-19 outbreak response service, operating from October 2025, offering system-wide medical practice services, which include clinical triage and assessment. The service is available seven days a week from 8am to 8pm in Lewes, UK, within the 'Medical practice and related services' sector. The formal award uses a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, meaning certain procurements regulations do not apply.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical services industry, particularly those specialising in COVID-19 treatment, system-wide health care coordination, and emergency response services. Alliance For Better Care CIC, awarded the contract, is an ideal role model, showcasing enhanced service delivery, integration, and innovation in healthcare. SMEs with expertise in delivering high-quality, responsive medical services and those capable of collaborating with broader healthcare networks stand to benefit, especially if they focus on improving health outcomes and access, reducing inequalities, and contributing social value. The selection criteria emphasised quality, service integration, and innovation, providing a competitive edge for businesses that meet these standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUSSEX COVID-19 Treatment for Highest Risk non- Hospitalised Patients COVID 19 (NMABS) Incorporating Outbreak Response Service

Notice Description

Administrative and clinical triage, clinical assessment and prescribing of oral drugs and IV infusion and reporting, incorporating outbreak response from October 2025 which will operate system-wide, providing a single point of contact 7 days per week from 8am to 8pm for UKHSA incidents and delivering effective protection for the population from health threats, responding to these with appropriate health actions based on clear accountability, collaboration and co-ordination within the system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a continuation of the existing service being provided by Alliance For Better Care CIC. The service is to ensure continuity of care to highest risk non hospitalised patients who are impacted by COVID 19. NHS Sussex ICB intends to award the contract to Alliance For Better Care CIC following Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract (excluding extensions) will be PS396,396 over the 9-month term from 1st January 2026 to 30th September 2026. The approximate lifetime value of the contract (including extensions) will be PS660,660 over the 15-month term from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8th October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any written representations should be sent to robert.kitt1@nhs.net.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£396,396 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alliance for Better Care (ABC) Federation

Further Information

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