--- title: "COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Market Engagement - Black Country ICB" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04973f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04973f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04973f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04973f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-03-04" --- # COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Market Engagement - Black Country ICB Buyer: NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04973f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04973f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04973f.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice ***THIS ADVERT WAS 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 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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007893-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,185,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2025 at 15:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007893-2025 - 2 Sep 2024 at 13:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027940-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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