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title: "SUSSEX COVID-19 Treatment for Highest Risk non- Hospitalised Patients COVID 19 (NMABS) Incorporating Outbreak Response Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a248"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a248.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# SUSSEX COVID-19 Treatment for Highest Risk non- Hospitalised Patients COVID 19 (NMABS) Incorporating Outbreak Response Service

Buyer: NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a248

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## Summary

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for COVID-19 treatment services targeting high-risk non-hospitalised patients in Sussex. The contract, valued at approximately £396,396 for a nine-month term starting on 1st January 2026, extends to £660,660 if the term is prolonged to 15 months ending 31st March 2027. It is part of the COVID-19 outbreak response service, operating from October 2025, offering system-wide medical practice services, which include clinical triage and assessment. The service is available seven days a week from 8am to 8pm in Lewes, UK, within the 'Medical practice and related services' sector. The formal award uses a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, meaning certain procurements regulations do not apply.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical services industry, particularly those specialising in COVID-19 treatment, system-wide health care coordination, and emergency response services. Alliance For Better Care CIC, awarded the contract, is an ideal role model, showcasing enhanced service delivery, integration, and innovation in healthcare. SMEs with expertise in delivering high-quality, responsive medical services and those capable of collaborating with broader healthcare networks stand to benefit, especially if they focus on improving health outcomes and access, reducing inequalities, and contributing social value. The selection criteria emphasised quality, service integration, and innovation, providing a competitive edge for businesses that meet these standards.

## Notice

Administrative and clinical triage, clinical assessment and prescribing of oral drugs and IV infusion and reporting, incorporating outbreak response from October 2025 which will operate system-wide, providing a single point of contact 7 days per week from 8am to 8pm for UKHSA incidents and delivering effective protection for the population from health threats, responding to these with appropriate health actions based on clear accountability, collaboration and co-ordination within the system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a continuation of the existing service being provided by Alliance For Better Care CIC. The service is to ensure continuity of care to highest risk non hospitalised patients who are impacted by COVID 19. NHS Sussex ICB intends to award the contract to Alliance For Better Care CIC following Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract (excluding extensions) will be PS396,396 over the 9-month term from 1st January 2026 to 30th September 2026. The approximate lifetime value of the contract (including extensions) will be PS660,660 over the 15-month term from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2027.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8th October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any written representations should be sent to robert.kitt1@nhs.net.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035251-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £396,396 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE FOR BETTER CARE (ABC) FEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 13:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035251-2026
- 25 Sep 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059769-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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