Planning

London Sexual Health Transformation Programme e-Healthcare Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is initiating a procurement process for the "London Sexual Health Transformation Programme e-Healthcare Services," focused on community health services. This tender, classified under CPV code 85323000, is in the planning stage with future notice expected on 20th June 2025. The services sought include remote contraception and STI, HIV, and blood borne viruses testing and results management. Geographically, this procurement will cover regions within London, UK. Participating authorities will be supported through IT systems, clinical services, emergency contraceptives, and comprehensive user assessment processes. A market engagement day is scheduled for 5th February 2025 in Guildhall, London, offering insights into strategic plans and a chance to meet the procurement team.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for healthcare service providers, especially those specialising in community health and IT system management. Ideal contenders will be organisations capable of delivering comprehensive e-healthcare services, including laboratory testing, digital health interfaces, and secure data systems. This contract will require not just healthcare provision but also effective promotional activities and data management solutions, making it well-suited for companies with expertise in health technology and community health services. The procurement aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of sexual health services in London, creating a significant potential for service providers to expand their reach and impact.

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Notice Title

London Sexual Health Transformation Programme e-Healthcare Services

Notice Description

SHL.UK is a remote contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and blood borne viruses (BBV) testing and results management service, for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and older. It is commissioned by the City of London Corporation, on behalf of 30 participating authorities, through the London Sexual Health Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Clinical Requirements * Onward signposting of all service contacts under the age of 16 years for appropriate treatment and clinical care * Safeguarding assessment of all service contacts and established clinical processes and protocols. All service users aged 16 and 17years are assessed prior to service/order fulfilment * Emergency hormonal contraceptives and a comprehensive range of routine user-dependent methods of contraception * Self-sampling kits and laboratory testing for the following: o Dual Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests for C. Trachomatis (CT) and N. Gonorrhoea (GC) o HIV Antibody 1&2 / p24 Antigen Combined o Syphilis Treponemal o Hepatitis B (Hep B) Surface Antigen/Core Antibody o Hepatitis C (Hep C) Antibody * Triaging into, assembling and delivery fulfilment of the following suite of testing kits: o CT & GC (T2) o CT, GC, HIV and Syphilis (T4) o CT, GC, HIV and Syphilis + triple site testing (T4 / TT) o CT, GC, HIV and Syphilis, Hep B & C (T4/ T6) o CT, GC, HIV and Syphilis, Hep B & C + triple site testing (T4 / TT / T6) * Assembled kits, treatment and contraceptives delivered to the Service Users' preferred address, which may differ from their place of residence * Offer and provision of repeat testing kits for samples that have haemolysed, are insufficient in volume or have low reactive results * Initiate contact with an individual flagged by the system as a frequent Service User and initiate motivational interviewing and refer them into other services where indicated * Onward referral where appropriate (with the service user's consent) for vaccination, confirmatory testing and treatment into a service chosen by the user * Results and partner notification with appropriate onward referral where clinically indicated * Postal treatment for uncomplicated genital Chlamydia infection and epidemiological treatment of contacts (where residing in a commissioning local authority) * Prompt Service Users through their preferred method of contact, to test at a frequency in accordance with BASHH and national guidelines IT Requirements * Host, manage and maintain a secure mobile and desktop friendly online interface, accessible to all users including those with limited literacy, visual impairments and learning difficulties * Obtain the sexual history and undertake a risk assessment analyses on all eligible service contacts * Establish and maintain system algorithms to determine the eligibility of a service contact. It is also capable of determining the most clinically appropriate location for Service User care; namely, self-managed remotely through the service or attendance at another in-person service. Furthermore, the system will have the ability to triage a service user into the clinically appropriate testing kits and methods of contraception * Develop, manage and host an online secure service user results and records system with service user access controlled by logins and passwords Other Requirements * Supply assembled smart kits to pre-approved and nominated services and organisations in London. * Maintain an IT system to capture all the activities required under the contract and be able to report on KPIs fully * Provide a secure portal for commissioners in the related authorities to access anonymised data regarding their residents' service use * Search engine optimisation to promote SHL.UK services to London residents seeking information on sexual health services and/or STI testing in the capital. * Any other additional marketing and promotional activities approved by the Lead Authority For the avoidance of doubt, the Service Provider is responsible for providing all aspects of this Service including but not limited to premises, software, licenses, consumables, tests, laboratory services, medication, prescription charges and promotional media and resources in relation to all elements of the Service. Additional information: The London Sexual Health Programme Team are hosting a market engagement day on Wednesday 5th February 2025 at their offices in Guildhall, London. At this event, you can: * Meet the LSHP Team * Gain insights into our strategic plans for the LSHP * Ask questions prior to the tender publication If you are interested in attending, please email Sandra.Milburn@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d082
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001470-2025
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2025Expired
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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandra@metaprocurement.org
Contact Phone
+44 2076063030

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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