Tender

Invitation to Tender - Online Sexual Health - Postal Testing Kits

WIRRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH & CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for an online sexual health service, focusing on postal testing kits. The contract, classified under "Health and social work services" (CPV code: 85000000), aims to provide a comprehensive postal testing service for sexually transmitted infections, with specific services like self-sample urine and swabs, blood tests, safeguarding assessment for individuals under 18, rapid dispatch, and direct reporting of results. The contract will cover various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions. The current stage of this procurement is 'Tender', with the end date for the tender period set to 23rd August 2024 at 17:00 BST. The contract is expected to run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure and the estimated contract value is £800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those with capabilities in logistics, diagnostics, and digital health solutions. Companies that can efficiently manage stock, provide rapid dispatch, and offer reliable patient support and result management will be well-suited to participate in this tender. Furthermore, businesses with experience in handling sensitive health data and reporting to public health authorities, such as Public Health England, will find this contract an excellent opportunity for growth and expanding their service offerings across various regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Online Sexual Health - Postal Testing Kits

Notice Description

An extensive postal testing service for all STIs appropriate to patients' sexual health needs * Self-sample Urine/swabs for chlamydia/gonorrhoea. With dual/triple site testing as elicited by registration * Self-sample blood tests for HIV/Syphilis * Safeguarding assessment for those <18 years old * Rapid dispatch * Process tracking * Rapid results provision (minimum 100% by 5 working days) * Direct reporting of results by text message/email/phone. * Provision of direct patient support * Partner notification for positive results. * Public Health England reporting Eg. GUMCAD/CTAD Click and Collect Model As per postal testing but collection from pre-defined locations * Pharmacies, GP surgeries, 3rd party providers * To include training of staff and provision of any equipment at distribution points * Stock management at distribution points * Results management/reporting as per postal testing * Collection of medication for positives from above pre-defined locations where necessary/requested Postal Treatment * Facilitating self-care in patients clinically assessed as appropriate * Chlamydia treatment * To include partner notification and treatment as appropriate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc292d1-49be-4985-b04d-20d84b1918e6
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
WIRRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH & CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL
Postcode
CH42 0LQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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