This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances, due to unforeseeable circumstances not attributable to the relevant authority.

The services are required urgently to secure the delivery of a targeted mass screening programme. The requirement has arisen as an immediate public health intervention in response to identified concerns within the affected population and settings. Prompt screening is necessary to identify active cases, reduce the risk of onward transmission, and protect the health of service users, staff, and the wider community.

The service shall commence on 29/07/2026 and anticipated to conclude at the End of September 2026 after relevant population has been screened.