Award

Integrated Sexual Health Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 12:37

Award

02 May 2025 at 13:29

Tender

24 Aug 2023 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently in the contract award stage for the "Integrated Sexual Health Services" tender, classified under CPV code 85100000 for health services. The modification notice, dated 22nd July 2025, updates financial aspects of the contract without altering the service's scope. This award was made under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is located in the East of England region (UKH14). With a contract duration of approximately 1,800 days, the procurement process followed an open procedure, resulting in an increased total value of approximately £47,875,274. The supplier identified for this contract is Provide Community Interest Company, ensuring continuity in service delivery.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises engaged in health and community services. Given the service's focus on innovation, accessibility, and addressing health inequalities, businesses that are adaptable, innovative, and possess a strong track record in community health services are well-suited to this tender. The emphasis on multi-disciplinary approaches and targeted outreach necessitates collaboration, making it an attractive proposition for suppliers capable of integrating health solutions and working across varied community settings. Enterprises that can innovate within community frameworks will find this contract particularly advantageous.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

No change to the description of the services described in II.2.4. The modification is additional funding to support the service.

Renewal: The option to extend 2 years plus 2 years (total extension option of 4 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f699
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042013-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,133,983 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,133,983 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,009,257 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
potentially 2028 if extension option not taken up

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
IPSWICH
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PROVIDE

PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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