Planning

Southend Sexual Health Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 12:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process focused on the provision of sexual health services, a part of the family-planning services industry category. This project is located in Southend On Sea, Essex, and is scheduled to proceed with the publication of its notice by 1st January 2026. The contract is expected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The total estimated gross value of the contract is £8,488,323. The planned procurement process is a tender under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, with the council acting as a public authority in sub-central government, highlighting their commitment to enhancing sexual health services within the region UKH31.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitable nature of the tender for such entities. The services required are integral to community health, offering businesses the chance to expand their portfolio within the public service sector. The procurement seeks a comprehensive delivery model, encouraging participation from innovative service providers capable of delivering efficient sexual health solutions. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in healthcare services with expertise in managing complex service delivery systems tailored to community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southend Sexual Health Services

Notice Description

Provision of sexual health services in Southend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016238-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,488,323 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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