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title: "Covid Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) in Northamptonshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0499bb"
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buyer: "NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB"
published: "2024-09-10"
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# Covid Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) in Northamptonshire

Buyer: NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0499bb

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## Summary

The contract titled "Covid Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) in Northamptonshire" has been awarded by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), with the award process completed through an urgent procurement method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The need for urgency was driven by the decision of University Hospitals Northamptonshire (UHN) to cease providing the service, necessitating prompt action to mitigate risks to patient or public safety. The contract, valued at £228,039, runs from 17th June 2024 to 31st March 2025, covering the provision of antiviral treatments to high-risk COVID-19 patients in Northamptonshire and adjacent regions. The procurement process was limited and carried out without prior publication; NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) awarded the contract to LLR Patient Care Locally (CIC), with NHS Northamptonshire ICB as an associate.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on antiviral treatments and pandemic response. Companies like LLR Patient Care Locally (CIC) that possess expertise in healthcare service delivery and rapid deployment capabilities may find such contracts advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can provide innovative health solutions, ensure compliance with urgent procurement regulations, and quickly mobilise resources will be highly competitive in such tenders. This contract not only promises financial returns but also contributes to societal well-being by enhancing patient care and reducing hospital admissions during health crises.

## Notice

COVID Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) is to provide antiviral treatment to patients who test positive for COVID-19 and are at highest risk of complications of the disease. The treatments are clinically proven to improve patient outcomes and reduce COVID-19 related hospital admissions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

COVID Medicines Delivery Units (CMDUs) provide antiviral treatment to patients who test positive for COVID-19 and are at highest risk of complications of the disease. The treatments are clinically proven to improve patient outcomes and reduce COVID-19 related hospital admissions. This notice is to confirm that an urgent award of contract was made due to the urgency of the service provision as notice was received from University Hospitals Northamptonshire (UHN) to advise that they intended to cease providing the service. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) undertook a procurement process and awarded a contract to LLR Patient Care Locally (CIC) and NHS Northamptonshire ICB is an associate to the contract. LLR ICB are publishing a modification notice to confirm Northamptonshire ICB as associate to the contract. The lifetime value of the contract is PS228,039. Service contract period is 17th June 2024 to 31st March 2025.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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 to this award. Regulation 14 has been applied because delaying the award of the contract would be likely to pose a risk to patient or public safety. This notice is to confirm that an urgent award of contract was made to the urgency of the service provision as notice was received from University Hospitals Northamptonshire (UHN) to advise that they intended to cease providing the service. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) undertook a procurement process and awarded a contract to LLR Patient Care Locally (CIC) and NHS Northamptonshire ICB is an associate to the contract. LLR ICB are publishing a modification notice to confirm Northamptonshire ICB as associate to the contract. Contract length is 9.5 months. The decision-makers were Northamptonshire ICB: Deputy Director of Contracting and Delivery Senior Acute Contracts Manager ICS Chief Pharmacist Director of Operations & Deputy Chief Operating Officer Head of Procurement Conflicts of interest identified among group: None.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029000-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,039 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 6EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Wicksteed |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLR PATIENT CARE LOCALLY (CIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029000-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/

## Provenance

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