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Medway Integrated Sexual Health Service (including HIV Treatment and Care)

Medway Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Mar 2025 at 11:10

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13 Mar 2025 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The main procurement process undertaken by Medway Council pertains to the award of the Medway Integrated Sexual Health Service, which includes HIV Treatment and Care. Classified under the industry category of Health services (CPV: 85100000), the contract has been awarded and will commence on 1 April 2025, spanning three years with an optional two-year extension. Located in the Medway, UKJ41 region, the procurement process was conducted following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, specifically not under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The confirmed contract award was finalised on 27 March 2025, with the contract valued at £17,813,090.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and care sectors, particularly those with experience in integrated sexual health and HIV treatment services. Businesses specializing in innovative health solutions, community outreach programmes, and digital health services would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. This procurement fosters growth opportunities for organisations capable of offering comprehensive clinical services, outreach activities, and advanced digital health platforms, demonstrating strong innovation and sustainability in healthcare delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medway Integrated Sexual Health Service (including HIV Treatment and Care)

Notice Description

The provision of open access sexual health services is a mandated function for Local Authorities under regulation 6 of the Local Authorities (Public Health Function and Entry to premises by local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2013. Medway has an integrated sexual health service that delivers HIV Treatment and Care services in partnership with NHS England. The service provision is divided into two elements with both elements awarded to one and the same lead provider. Element 1 - a contract with Medway Council for the provision of Specialist Clinical Service (Sexual and reproductive health) that includes the following services: * Hub and Spoke clinics offering a full level 1-3 service (STI prevention, detection and treatment, Contraception, and associated functions) * Self-managed care including health education, online testing, and harm reduction * Outreach to schools, colleges and other organisations to promote the service * Outreach to groups who face additional barriers accessing services * Psychosexual therapies; short to medium term therapy * National Chlamydia Screening Programme * Condom scheme * Long Acting Reversible Contraception fitting and removal in primary care * Emergency Oral Contraception in Pharmacies * Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) * Post Exposure Prophylaxis after sexual exposure (PEPSE) * Out of Area payments and invoicing (Provider holds the budget within core contract value) Element 2 - Adult HIV Treatment and Care Services delivered in accordance with the national service specification

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of open access sexual health services is a mandated function for Local Authorities under regulation 6 of the Local Authorities (Public Health Function and Entry to premises by local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2013. Medway has an integrated sexual health service that delivers HIV Treatment and Care services in partnership with NHS England. The service provision is divided into two elements with both elements awarded to one and the same lead provider. Element 1 - a contract with Medway Council for the provision of Specialist Clinical Service (Sexual and reproductive health) that includes the following services: * Hub and Spoke clinics offering a full level 1-3 service (STI prevention, detection and treatment, Contraception, and associated functions) * Self-managed care including health education, online testing, and harm reduction * Outreach to schools, colleges and other organisations to promote the service * Outreach to groups who face additional barriers accessing services * Psychosexual therapies; short to medium term therapy * National Chlamydia Screening Programme * Condom scheme * Long Acting Reversible Contraception fitting and removal in primary care * Emergency Oral Contraception in Pharmacies * Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) * Post Exposure Prophylaxis after sexual exposure (PEPSE) * Out of Area payments and invoicing (Provider holds the budget within core contract value) Element 2 - Adult HIV Treatment and Care Services delivered in accordance with the national service specification. Element 2 is via a section 75 agreement between NHS England and Medway Council. This notice serves as notification of the intention to award the contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract.is PS17,813,090. The contract will commence 1 April 2025 for 3 years to 31 March 2028 with the option, at the discretion of the relevant contracting authorities to extend for a further 2 years.

Options: The contract will commence 1 April 2025 for 3 years with the option, at the discretion of the relevant contracting authorities to extend for a further 2 years.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011493-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,813,090 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Medway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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