SUSSEX COVID-19 Treatment for Highest Risk non- Hospitalised Patients COVID 19 (NMABS) Incorporating Outbreak Response Service

Tender description

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 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 £396,396 over the 9-month term from 1st January 2026 to 30th September 2026. The approximate lifetime value of the contract (including extensions) will be £660,660 over the 15-month term from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2027.