Tender

Online Sexual health testing - PIN

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is preparing for a forthcoming competitive tender for online sexual health testing services, including the provision of STI testing kits, laboratory processing, digital results reporting, oral contraception, emergency hormonal contraception (EHC), and integration with local health pathways. This tender, classified under the pathology and health services categories, will be conducted using an open procedure. Located in the West Midlands, the process invites expressions of interest, with key dates including a tender period ending on 30th September 2025, and a contract period commencing on 1st October 2025. The initiative aims to ensure robust clinical governance, data protection compliance, and user accessibility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing health-related services, particularly those specialising in pathology and digital health solutions. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in these areas and comply with data protection and clinical governance requirements could benefit considerably. Although the procurement process is not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with innovative sexual health testing solutions or digital health technologies will likely find this tender ripe for competition. Those interested are encouraged to prepare for pre-market engagement activities and register with relevant procurement portals to stay informed and participate in the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Sexual health testing - PIN

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice (PIN) Title: Online Sexual Health Testing Services Organisation: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) Contract Start Date: February 2026 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) intends to launch a competitive tender in the near future for the provision of online sexual health testing services. The service will include the supply of STI testing kits, laboratory processing, digital result reporting, Oral contraception, EHC, and integration with local sexual health pathways. Providers must demonstrate robust clinical governance, data protection compliance, and user accessibility. MPFT may undertake pre-market engagement activities to better understand supplier capabilities and inform the final specification. Interested providers are encouraged to express interest and monitor relevant procurement portals for updates. This PIN is issued to inform the market and encourage early engagement. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender portal and ensure registration with EU Supply UK for further updates. Contact: Sophie.Dunn@mpft.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c7cfa84-9316-4cca-bc23-bb3d987a3db9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 30 days
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
MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

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