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title: "NHS DORSET - DORSET COMMUNITY OUTBREAK RESPONSE SERVICE (CORS) - EOI"
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# NHS DORSET - DORSET COMMUNITY OUTBREAK RESPONSE SERVICE (CORS) - EOI

Buyer: NHS DORSET ICB  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-786bc5a2-971b-4b1f-b793-1c45b4a81720

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/054fffa8-1d1e-4d7e-a1e9-cbca422f6519 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET ICB |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 13:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/054fffa8-1d1e-4d7e-a1e9-cbca422f6519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/054fffa8-1d1e-4d7e-a1e9-cbca422f6519
  22nd August 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/475ed710-8bfb-4e8d-a236-7742238b0699

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