Procurement for the provision of Covid Medicine Delivery Unit to Somerset Integrated Care Board

Description

NHS Somerset Integrated Care board (ICB) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Covid Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) Services to People who are registered with a GP practice in Somerset or normally resident in Somerset who: a) have been identified by NHSE or their consultant/specialist as high risk of an adverse Covid outcome b) have Covid symptom onset and/or a positive lateral flow test This service is for non-hospitalised adults who meet the criteria for assessment. To assess and prescribe oral antiviral medications for the treatment of Covid, safely and effectively for patients eligible and suitable for this treatment. Desired Outcomes: • The patient has access to Covid medication within 5 days of symptom onset/positive lateral flow test • Patients assessed overnight are expected to be assessed via a remote service the next day. If for reasons of service sickness, a patient can be delayed for 24 hours. Anything further needs to be esca…