Tender

Integrated Sexual Health Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Aug 2023 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Integrated Sexual Health Services, part of the Suffolk health and social care system. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage. The contract value is £45,133,983 GBP, with a tender deadline of 20th October 2023. The service will operate in the East of England region, with a contract period starting on 1st May 2024 until 30th April 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, suitable for SMEs.

This tender for Integrated Sexual Health Services by Suffolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in health services and related sectors to engage. Companies providing medical personnel services or general health services are well-suited to compete. The contract duration and the focus on innovation in service delivery offer potential for sustainable business growth, especially for organisations aiming to enhance community-based preventative services in the field of sexual and reproductive health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Sexual Health Services

Notice Description

The service will provide high-quality, open access, equitable, all age and cost-effective integrated sexual health services that is part of a Suffolk health and social care system, addresses population need and contributes to a reduction in inequalities in health and life chances. The service will improve sexual and reproductive health by delivering a range of interventions across the life course, with a focus on prevention, thus reducing the demand on specialist services and increasing the emphasis on community based preventative services. The service will provide easy access, cost-effective, high-quality provision for contraception and prevention, diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections, according to evidence-based protocols. This will be achieved through outreach, partnership working and clinics at targeted locations and convenient times to the service user ensuring that high risk groups are supported to achieve good sexual health. The service will ensure that it provides equitable access to services across the geography of Suffolk and that local people can access sexual health and contraceptive support effectively. Innovation will be a key component of the new service, and the Provider will be expected to use creative, flexible, and innovative approaches throughout the lifecycle of the contract to meet the changing needs of the local population. Key areas of focus will be using innovation to: a) Increase access closer to where people live b) Increase targeted outreach c) Integrate multi-disciplinary approaches across the local system d) Service reach across diverse populations e) Meet the needs of underserved groups and those with multiple disadvantage f) Embed prevention Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3e3e16-dc24-4b99-8678-bd1645a9a5bc
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,133,983 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 Over 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Youngs
Contact Email
michelle.youngs@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265789

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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