Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB Avian Flu Service

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NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is working on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB and NHS England. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (“ICB”) intends to source an Avian Flu service with a service start date on or before 1st January 2023 (to be agreed between the successful provider and the ICB). The contract duration will be until 31st December 2028. The contract value will not exceed £42,574 per annum and no quotation above this value will be considered as part of this process. Any quotation received above this value will be automatically disqualified from the process without further evaluation of the submission. The Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB wish to provide screening and pre or post-exposure antiviral prophylaxis to individuals who will be exposed/have been exposed to avian influenza. The service provider will: • Establish a system to mobilise the service urgently that will ensure exposed individuals are commenced on antiviral prophylaxis within 48 hours of notification from the local HPT • Access antiviral medicines from the PHE stock located at Royal Preston Hospital pharmacy • Have facilities to secure the stock of antiviral medicines • Set up appropriate facilities suitable to assess individuals and prescribe prophylaxis in a short time period. This needs to be in an accessible location e.g. at the site of the incident or an appropriate premises nearby. Basic requirement is for a private room, handwashing / toilet facilities and appropriate heating. • Assess the individual against inclusion and exclusion criteria, and provide the appropriate advice as per PGD. Administer prophylactic antivirals (oseltamivir for duration of exposure and 10 days following last known exposure) under the Patient Group Direction (PGD) (Appendix 1). This is a one-time only supply and there is no requirement for further courses unless specified by PHE.