Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS)

Overview

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for managing public health outbreaks, including those in the community. They work with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other partners to detect, investigate, and control outbreaks of infectious diseases and other hazards. The Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS) will aim to provide a coordinated and timely clinical response to communicable disease outbreaks and or incidents within the Dorset community, ensuring effective management of cases and contacts to minimise transmission and protect public health. Desired Outcomes • Reduced time to diagnosis and treatment for confirmed cases. • Effective prevention response to minimise hospitalisation and reduce impact on the local health and care system. • Improved inter-agency coordination and collaboration. • Reduced morbidity and mortality associated with the outbreak. The Dorset Community Outbreak Response Service (CORS) aims to ensure there is one centralised pathway in place for the clinical response and management of Influenza and Scabies within the Dorset community. This service builds on and is in addition to the responsibilities within the GMS/PMS contract held by GP Practices. The CORS provisions will support an effective, timely outbreak and or incidents response for the management of Influenza and Scabies within the Dorset community, including migrant and homeless populations, care home settings and within the patient's own home. The service aims to prevent the spread of disease and minimise its impact on local neighbourhood health and the wider healthcare system. Service to cover all children and adults registered with a Dorset GP. This procurement is baing managed under the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider procedure following an Expression of Interest procedure published on the 22nd August 2025 entitled "NHS DORSET - DORSET COMMUNITY OUTBREAK RESPONSE SERVICE (CORS) - EOI"