Tender

Sexual health and wellbeing insights amongst migrant communities in Kent aged 45+

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 15:15

Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently conducting a tender process for a project titled "Sexual health and wellbeing insights amongst migrant communities in Kent aged 45+". This initiative is part of the SHIFT programme, which aims to enhance sexual health services for those over 45, particularly targeting socio-economically disadvantaged groups. The tender is classified under research and development consultancy services, and the closing date for submissions is 5th May 2021. The subsequent contract period is scheduled to commence on 12th May 2021 and will last until 6th August 2021. Interested parties can submit their proposals through the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, health consulting, and community engagement, particularly those with experience in working with migrant populations or socio-economically disadvantaged groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on inclusive and targeted approaches to addressing the sexual health needs of the over-45 age group. This is an excellent opportunity for relevant organisations to contribute to an impactful initiative while expanding their client base within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Sexual health and wellbeing insights amongst migrant communities in Kent aged 45+

Notice Description

SHIFT - Sexual Health In the over ForTy-fives is part of the Interreg 2Seas Mers Zeeen programme and has been running from 1st March 2019 with completion by the 30th September 2022. It receives funding from the European Regional Development Fund, and collectively has a budget of over EUR4 million involving partners from the UK, the Netherlands, France and Belgium. The aim of SHIFT is to empower people aged over 45 to improve their sexual health & wellbeing, and participate in sexual health services. It has additional and specific focus on socio-economically disadvantaged groups across the 2Seas area. Studies in/beyond Europe (eg WHO's Sexual Health Throughout Life) highlight the need for older people to have better access to sexual health support/care. These identify that older age groups are rarely a focus in European & domestic policies across the 2Seas area. The correlation is clear between the rise in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) rates and this gap in service use. The over-45s at greater risk are generally those entering new sexual relationships after a period of monogamy, often post-menopausal (removing the issue of pregnancy, without thought to STIs). Our engagement with relevant services suggests a lack of knowledge/tools for health services approaching the issue and offering information/treatment. Within this target group, partner research has shown that groups with one or more socio-economic disadvantages (homeless people/sex workers/non-native language speakers/migrants) are at even greater risk of being unaware of their sexual health and unable to access support or appropriate services. Kent County Council's Public Health team are now seeking a Provider to support this project. This will require carrying out insight work with one of the target groups, namely the migrant population in Kent, and enabling individuals within this population group to participate and offer insights into their opinion and points of view regarding their sexual and reproductive health needs and how best Kent services can help meet those needs. Interested bidders can apply using the Kent Business Portal: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a91ec7-2289-4060-b7a1-c01b51a14174
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2021 - 6 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Barden
Contact Email
craig.barden@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000416723

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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