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Point of care HIV testing in NHS Healthchecks

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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03 Nov 2025 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark has recently concluded an open procurement process for the provision of point-of-care (POC) HIV testing as part of NHS Healthchecks. This initiative, connecting with 32 GP practices across Southwark, was active until the award stage on 18 April 2025. The awarded supplier, Invitech Ltd, is tasked with supplying approximately 3,000 HIV POC tests annually, translating to about 250 tests each month, to support around 6,000 annual health checks. The contract, valued at £12,300, spans from 21 April 2025 to 30 April 2027 under the category of medical equipment and personal care products. Initial shipments are set for April 2025, with services commencing on 5 May 2025, aligning with Southwark’s healthcare timelines.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. The procurement’s open procedure is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, aligning with Southwark's focus on engaging with diverse business scales. By participating in such NHS-related public procurement, suppliers can enhance their portfolios and demonstrate capability in servicing large-scale health initiatives, while fostering relationships with local councils and healthcare providers. This contract encourages businesses to provide quality control assistance and training, presenting ongoing collaborative opportunities throughout its duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Point of care HIV testing in NHS Healthchecks

Notice Description

The service will be activity-led and the supplier will provide HIV POCT to 32 GP practices delivering NHS Healthchecks in Southwark. Approximately 6,000 healthchecks are delivered in Southwark per year across these 32 GP practices. It is estimated that there will be a 50% uptake of HIV testing in the healthchecks, therefore approximately 3,000 HIV POCT will be required over a year or 250 a month, however there may be more or less depending on uptake. Orders will be made by GP practice managers via the supplier's website or ordering system, for example excel spreadsheet form which is completed by GP practice managers with the requested number of HIV POCT. The supplier will invoice Southwark Council for payment of the HIV POCT. The supplier will be expected to provide information on quality control requirements and training on how to store and use the POCT to GP practices. Each GP practice will conduct their own quality control tests based on how often this is required as per the test standards. Any enquiries about the HIV POCT will be answered by the supplier. The commissioners will monitor the activity and receive monthly reports from the supplier of the activity data from each GP practice to ensure the budget is not exceeded and sites are delivering as expected. The service is expected to be mobilised as quickly as possible, with shipping of the first batch of HIV POCT to GP practices by 29 April 2025 the latest. The NHS Healthchecks with HIV POCT will begin on 5 May 2025. Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea36c0af-d2b6-4345-8e02-e4356f49c972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2b7af6-4f31-4a3f-b408-14efbccf844a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 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 SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Darlington Faijue
Contact Email
darlington.faijue@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075255000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVITECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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