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Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS)

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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23 Oct 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS) is being managed by the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, based at County Hall in Dorchester, United Kingdom. This procurement process has been awarded a contract to provide a coordinated response to infectious disease outbreaks within the Dorset community. This initiative falls under the health services industry category and aims to cover all children and adults registered with a Dorset GP. The procurement, following the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider procedure, was completed using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and is scheduled to continue until 30th November 2026, with a possibility for a twelve-month extension depending on available funding.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of delivering specialised health services, particularly those focusing on outbreak response and disease control. The contract, valued at £20,000 net, is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as it involves providing a centralised pathway in response to health outbreaks such as Influenza and Scabies. Engaging in this procurement could be highly beneficial for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings within the UK healthcare sector, offering potential for growth and further contracts in public health response. The project emphasises reduced diagnosis and treatment times, inter-agency collaboration, and effective prevention strategies, aligning well with enterprises skilled in managing public health challenges.

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Notice Title

Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS)

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for managing public health outbreaks, including those in the community. They work with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other partners to detect, investigate, and control outbreaks of infectious diseases and other hazards. The Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS) will aim to provide a coordinated and timely clinical response to communicable disease outbreaks and or incidents within the Dorset community, ensuring effective management of cases and contacts to minimise transmission and protect public health. Desired Outcomes * Reduced time to diagnosis and treatment for confirmed cases. * Effective prevention response to minimise hospitalisation and reduce impact on the local health and care system. * Improved inter-agency coordination and collaboration. * Reduced morbidity and mortality associated with the outbreak. The Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS) aims to ensure there is one centralised pathway in place for the clinical response and management of Influenza and Scabies within the Dorset community. This service builds on and is in addition to the responsibilities within the GMS/PMS contract held by GP Practices. The CORS provisions will support an effective, timely outbreak and or incidents response for the management of Influenza and Scabies within the Dorset community, including migrant and homeless populations, care home settings and within the patient's own home. The service aims to prevent the spread of disease and minimise its impact on local neighbourhood health and the wider healthcare system. Service to cover all children and adults registered with a Dorset GP. This procurement is baing managed under the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider procedure following an Expression of Interest procedure published on the 22nd August 2025 entitled "NHS DORSET - DORSET COMMUNITY OUTBREAK RESPONSE SERVICE (CORS) - EOI"

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067943-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dorsetprocurement@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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