Planning

Soft Market Testing Exercise - Integrated Sexual Health Service

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Planning

17 May 2021 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Council is planning a tender titled "Soft Market Testing Exercise - Integrated Sexual Health Service," aimed at assessing interest in providing a new contract for an Integrated Sexual Health Service set to commence on 1st July 2022. The contract, valued at £6,750,000, will replace the current service, which is due to expire in June 2022. This soft market testing exercise is a crucial step to gather insights from interested parties before the formal procurement process, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2021. The service will be based in South Tyneside, primarily at Palmers Hospital in Jarrow and will also feature several smaller clinics in the area.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in providing sexual health services and public health initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate competence in delivering integrated health services, especially those familiar with national service specifications and innovative health solutions such as PrEP, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process could significantly enhance the portfolio and market reach for organisations focused on health services, contributing to business growth in the local community.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Testing Exercise - Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

The Council's contract for the provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service expires June 2022. This soft market testing exercise is being carried out to determine interest in providing the new contract due to commence 1 July 2022. If you are interested in this future opportunity, could you please complete and return the Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) Questionnaire. The SMTE Questionnaire is available through the NEPO Tendering Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Lot Information

Lot 1

The current service model is based on the national service specification: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-services-non-mandatory-contracts-and-guidance-published The new service will be based on the national specification as above with the addition of PrEp. There will be a main level 3 service based at Palmers Hospital in Jarrow and a number of smaller clinics throughout the Borough. South Tyneside's sexual health profile is contained below: https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/sexualhealth/data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b19b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010794-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Dixon
Contact Email
karen.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7585966533

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

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