--- title: "COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Expressions of Interest - NHS Black Country ICB" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-06-20" --- # COVID Medicines Delivery Unit - Expressions of Interest - NHS Black Country ICB Buyer: NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550cd.json) ## Summary The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of procuring services for a COVID Medicines Delivery Unit. This procurement falls under the health services category, specifically medical practice services, with the primary location being in the Black Country region of the UK (UKG3), including Wolverhampton (UKG39). The process aims to seek expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers by 4th July 2025 for a contract to be potentially awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract could have a duration of three years with an extension option of up to two years, with a projected annual value of £32,750. Stakeholders can expect a future notice around 1st August 2025, facilitating continued market engagement. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical practice and management of infectious diseases. Services that help in decreasing hospital admissions and handling COVID-19 cases within community settings are critical, and providers experienced in these areas would be well-suited to apply. The contracted service would enable these businesses to leverage their expertise in healthcare delivery, potentially leading to expanded roles and increased brand reputation as pivotal partners in public health initiatives. Engaging in such a tender not only provides financial avenues but also fosters a collaborative environment with the NHS, aligning businesses with critical health service goals and patient care outcomes. ## Notice ***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT 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 Commissioner previously published a Prior Information Notice for the proposed CMDU contract (Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-027940). Based on a review of activity over the past 12 months, the indicative value of this contract has reduced to reflect a decrease in activity. The commissioner has published this Prior Information Notice to support market engagement only at this stage. Further details of the service are provided in II.2.4 below ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 Commissioner previously published a Prior Information Notice for the proposed CMDU contract (Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-027940). Based on a review of activity over the past 12 months, the indicative value of this contract has reduced to reflect a decrease in activity. The contract duration is expected to be 3 years with up to a 2-year extension option. The indicative contract value is expected to be PS32,750 per annum. We ask all interested parties to review the service specification and then complete a short questionnaire to share feedback and/or formally register their interest. The service specification can be accessed via the Atamis Health Family portal (https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - Click 'View our Live Opportunities and search for project C370427) Please ensure you register your interest no later than 5pm on Friday 4th July 2025. Additional information: Any award of contract for this requirement is subject to 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. In addition, neither the placement of this notice nor any subsequent notice shall bind the Commissioner to award of any contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034023-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £163,750 | | 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 - 85121000 - Medical practice services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2025 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034023-2025 ## 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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