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Provision of Sexual Health Tests

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Aug 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process by awarding a contract to SH24 Digital Ltd for the provision of online sexual health services. The contract, facilitated through the PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C, is valued at £404,846.95 and encompasses a term of 12 months with an optional extension of a further 12 months. The procurement, classified under the "Health services" category, specifically targets the North East region of the United Kingdom, addressing local healthcare needs. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, following the active award status on 25th July 2025.

This tender serves as a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital healthcare solutions, particularly those with capabilities in delivering remote medical services. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale enterprise, the procurement method underscores the importance of innovative and specialised healthcare offerings, potentially inspiring other similar procurement opportunities. Companies equipped with cutting-edge technological platforms and expertise in compliance with NHS standards are ideally placed to contest for similar future contracts in the sector. The focus on digital service provision aligns with a broader trend towards remote healthcare solutions, presenting extensive growth potential for businesses within this niche.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sexual Health Tests

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract via PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C set out in Regulations 6(5) and 9 to SH24 Digital Ltd for online sexual health services. This is for a term of 12 months with an optional 12 months extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d313a671-5ed1-46df-975e-7f1d14b0a183
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eca4fca-16f8-4074-b0fd-f85d502b4abd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - PSR Direct Award - Process C
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£404,846 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£404,846 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SH24 DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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