Tender

Online Sexual Health Services (SBS10255)

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 10:43

Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2023 at 14:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is inviting tenders for the provision of Online Sexual Health Services, under the title "Online Sexual Health Services (SBS10255)." This opportunity falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be available for NHS and Social Care organisations across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the "tender" phase, with the tender period ending on 14 April 2025 at 13:00. The framework agreement will run from 30 October 2025 to 29 October 2029, and includes three specific Lots: Online STI Testing and Treatment, Online Contraception, and Online PrEP and PEP. The estimated value of the contract is £95,000,000 GBP, and it will be an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare services, particularly those dedicated to online health solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses that prioritise sustainability and social value will be favoured due to the significant weighting on these elements within the tender evaluation. By participating in this framework, companies can secure substantial contracts and establish long-term relationships with various NHS and social care entities, driving business growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Sexual Health Services (SBS10255)

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Online Sexual Health Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework. Please note that the previous name for this opportunity, as published in the PIN, was "Integrated Sexual Health Services". Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ The Framework will be structured using the following Lots; Lot 1 - Online STI Testing and Treatment Lot 2 - Online Contraception Lot 3 - Online PrEP and PEP We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. The term of the framework agreement will be 48 months. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The value provided is only an estimate based upon market value. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff2a31f-b113-4c71-b63a-5b0cb8be69f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2029 4-5 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Additional Buyers

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Contact Name
Carolyn Lawton
Contact Email
nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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