--- title: "Covid Medicine Delivery Unit to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cca8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cca8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cca8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cca8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2024-12-23" --- # Covid Medicine Delivery Unit to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board Buyer: NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cca8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cca8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cca8.json) ## Summary NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage for the procurement of a Covid Medicine Delivery Unit. This opportunity is classified under health and social work services and is intended to cover Somerset, with services provided for patients registered with a GP in the region. The process is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Commissioner. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and last for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The estimated budget is £115,000 per annum, totalling £345,000 over the potential three-year period. Interested providers need to express their interest by registering on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis, and completing the required Expression of Interest Form. The procurement decision will be guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health services, particularly those with experience and capacity to manage high-risk patient groups and Covid medication delivery. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in healthcare service provision, efficient patient handling capabilities, and the ability to operate at a county-wide scale. Companies meeting these requirements could see significant business growth by securing this contract, providing vital healthcare services across Somerset for an extended period, and potentially establishing a long-term partnership with NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. ## Notice This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to seek expressions of interest in being considered as the most suitable provider for the delivery of Covid Medicines Delivery Unit. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is seeking to secure a Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Covid Medicines Delivery Unit services to specified requirements. This service will be Somerset wide and will need to provide access for patients across the county for no less than 6 days per week. It is intended for for patients registered with a GP practice in Somerset The contract start date will be 1 April 2025 with a contract duration of 2 year with an option to extend for up to further year (12 months). The budget for these services is circa PS115k per annum. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to seek expressions of interest in being considered as the most suitable provider for the delivery of Covid Medicines Delivery Unit NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Covid Medicines Delivery unit services. The service will assess all patients aged 18 and over, providing assessment and prescribing for Covid medications. Where they don't fit the criteria, they will be referred to the Somerset Foundation Trust Second Line intravenous medication service via Somerset Primary Link. Patients under the age of 18 will be triaged and assessed for clinical disposition but will be directed to contact their own specialist/consultant for the assessment and prescription of Covid medication. Patients accessing the service are identified by NHSE as high risk and are provided with a letter by NHSE or will have been identified as such by their specialist/consultant. NHS111, community pharmacy and general practice will have a referral pathway into the daytime CMDU assessment (no less than 6 days a week) for covid medication assessment and prescription. During the out of hours period only an assessment on immediate clinical need will occur using standard dispositions. Patients needing assessment by the daytime CMDU will be referred into the appropriate queue for contact when the CMDU service opens the next day. At present Somerset Integrated Care Board will not be offering third-line medication which would normally be offered after first and second line medication has been exhausted. This service will be for patients registered with a GP practice in Somerset. The contract start date will be 1 April 2025 with a contract duration of 2 year with an option to extend for up to further year (12 months) at the discretion of the commissioner. Estimated activity is assessment of circa. 60 patients per month based on current activity levels. Promotion of service may increase this volume. The contract value is circa. PS115k per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041415-2024 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £345,000 | | 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 SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA22 8HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Brympton | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2024 at 13:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041415-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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