Tender

National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)

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Tender

02 Aug 2022 at 08:06

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2022 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is currently undertaking a tender process for the "National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework." This initiative, classified under health and social work services, serves primarily to establish a framework agreement with one contractor to provide comprehensive self-sampling and testing services for HIV and Syphilis. The tender period ends on 18th August 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st January 2023, lasting for 24 months, with potential extensions totalling an additional 24 months. The estimated contract value stands at £4.6 million, which includes VAT. The framework is open for use by local authorities in England, NHS England, NHS Improvement, and various NHS Trusts.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in medical laboratory services and community health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the open procedure allows a broad range of competitors to participate. Companies with capabilities in online health solutions, order fulfilment, and results management are particularly well-suited to respond to this tender, which aims to enhance public health services by increasing access to testing for sexually active individuals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care is The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to establish a national Framework Agreement with a single contractor to provide HIV sand Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing and results management services. The framework will be primarily for use by the Department of Health and Social Care, the lead Authority, but it will be opened for use by: * any local authority in England; https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online * NHS England and NHS Improvement; https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/ * any Integrated Care Board, NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust in England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ The aim of this service is to provide a cost effective and clinically robust service accessible for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and over. Emphasis will be placed on increasing testing for HIV amongst most at risk groups including gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men and black African populations. The service will be paid for by the customer and will be free to the service user. The service provision includes four elements: * User interface and access (online portal) * Fulfilment of orders (online and offline distribution) * Pathology * Results management Contract Project Reference: C72182 Contract term: 24 months with the option to extend for up to further 24 months Estimated contract value (including extensions): PS3,900,000 excluding VAT (PS4,600,000 including VAT) The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project to appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ccc740-db02-46a1-8584-3ec56e74a6b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 30 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)
Contact Name
Ms Julia Huerta Estruga
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441132045540

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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