Tender

Integrated Sexual Health Service in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

05 May 2023 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council is inviting tenders for an Integrated Sexual Health Service in Somerset. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The tender deadline is June 5, 2023, with a contract period starting from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in providing these specialised services in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those focused on sexual health and outreach services, would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The proactive approach of the Somerset Council towards reducing health inequalities and preventing STI transmission creates a niche for service providers offering targeted prevention and outreach services. Companies with expertise in sexual health promotion and management are well-positioned to compete effectively in this open procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Sexual Health Service in Somerset

Notice Description

A specialist integrated sexual health service (ISHS) provides service users with open access to confidential, non-judgemental services including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBV) testing (including HIV), treatment and management; HIV prevention including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE); the full range of contraceptive provision; health promotion and prevention including relevant vaccination. In addition to the standard ISHS service requirements the SWISH service specification has a greater focus on targeted prevention and outreach services to reduce inequalities in access and prevent unplanned pregnancies and the acquisition and transmission of STIs in target populations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24cc749-c1dd-44c0-81e0-5cc6ded23cca
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,034,382 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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