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Increasing awareness and uptake of Pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in underrepresented communities

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Award

29 Mar 2023 at 10:46

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2023 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has awarded a contract for "Increasing awareness and uptake of Pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in underrepresented communities" to the African Advocacy Foundation. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th February 2023. The contract, valued at £9,800,000, spans from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, aiming to enhance HIV prevention strategies in the health services sector.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses, particularly in the health services industry, to engage in improving HIV prevention efforts within underrepresented communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this initiative, aligning with the objective of increasing awareness and uptake of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Lewisham. The contract duration of 2 years offers a stable growth opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to public health advancements in the region.

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Notice Title

Increasing awareness and uptake of Pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in underrepresented communities

Notice Description

Lewisham Council (the Council) invites you to submit a Tender for increasing awareness and uptake of Pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in underrepresented communities on the terms and conditions set out in this invitation to tender (ITT) and the attached Contract Documentation. One of the most significant recent developments in HIV prevention is the availability of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication, which is highly effective in preventing HIV infection. PrEP is prescribed to HIV-negative adults and adolescents who are at high risk for getting HIV through sex or injection drug use. PrEP is one of the strategies in combination prevention approaches aimed at reducing HIV transmission along with condoms, HIV testing and treatment. PrEP is part of a range of measures which are promoted to prevent infection in individuals at significant risk of HIV acquisition, including: * MSM who have condomless sex with partners whose HIV status is unknown * People who have recently required Post-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV after a Sexual Exposure (PEPSE) * Individuals who plan to travel to a country with a high level of HIV infection and plan to have condomless sex with partner(s) who live there * Partners of people who are HIV positive and not on HIV treatment. (PrEP is not required if the partner is on effective HIV treatment with an undetectable HIV viral load as Undetectable = Untransmissible U=U). Until recently, people have only been able to access PrEP through a Public Health England (PHE) Trial and places were limited. From 1st December 2020, Lewisham residents have been able to access PrEP from Lewisham and Greenwich Trust LGT by calling: 0203 049 3500. General information and other support can be found at https://prepster.info/ and https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/ Lewisham residents can also access PrEP via other Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinics (Including Guys and St Thomas' and King's College Hospitals). Lewisham has received PS409,359 from PHE as part of the Public Health Grant to fund PrEP activity for 2021/22, and will pay for PrEP and associated testing via the Integrated Sexual Health Tariff. The majority of people accessing PrEP in Lewisham are MSM. LGT data from December 20 to June 21 showed 94% were male, of which 74% were gay. Data shows that other people in Lewisham who would benefit are Black African and Carribbean people, women and heterosexual men. The council has a task to improve these rates collectively, with other high risk groups not currently accessing PrEP. This is a one-off opportunity to raise awareness and increase uptake, ensuring that people who would benefit from PrEP are aware of its impact, where it is available and how to access it. The budget available for the provision of this contract is set at PS50,000 per annum. This will be 2 years contract. London Tenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c3d11aba-2697-ed11-811c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7befd6e0-cbab-4643-9034-a9cb023c0cca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf3515e-f55d-4c02-bbed-7e4b987217fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFRICAN ADVOCACY FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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