Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
197 Eyre Street
Sheffield
S1 3FG
UK
Contact person: Procurement department
E-mail: syicb.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NHS SY ICB -Community Pharmacy COVID-19 Triage, Assessment & Prescribing Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85149000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS South Yorkshire ICB are seeking submission of bids from community pharmacy contractors to provide a community pharmacy-led COVID-19 triage, assessment, and prescribing service for patients of the highest risk. Since 2023, NHS England has instructed ICBs that covid antivirals should be available in a community setting, shifting the service from secondary care to a private provider. The current NICE recommended treatments were reviewed by SY Integrated Medicines Optimisation Committee (IMOC) and retained a RED traffic light status, meaning prescribing is recommended by services with specialist knowledge and experience. <br/>The ICB is committed to establishing prescribing services through community pharmacies and procurement of this service is an opportunity for contractors interested in delivering prescribing services to develop their workforce to gain specialist knowledge for the assessment and prescribing of COVID-19.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
40 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE3
Main site or place of performance:
South Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Service aims to ensure eligible patients across SY can access Covid treatment when indicated, given demand that may be urgent and/or unpredictable. <br/><br/>Objectives <br/><br/>To ensure access for South Yorkshire patients to clinical assessment and treatment for Covid. <br/><br/>To reduce the risk of complications from COVID-19. <br/><br/>To support people, carers and clinicians by providing them with up-to-date information and advice, and onward referral where appropriate. <br/><br/>To provide safe and timely access to treatment when routine routes of supply would cause a delay.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.<br/><br/>The decision maker is - SY ICB Chief Pharmacy Officer
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/03/2026