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St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by St Helens Council, involves the provision of the St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service, classified under the health and social work services category. The procurement, focused on services such as genitourinary medicine, contraception, family planning, and health improvement, follows the direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on 1st July 2024, following an intention to award decision on 3rd April 2024. This contract, valued at £7,526,114, runs from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and takes place in the UKD7 region, specifically within St Helens.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for entities specialising in integrated health services, particularly those with a background in genitourinary medicine and health improvement sectors. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, which indicates potential for trusted suppliers with robust performance histories and relevant regional expertise. Businesses that can demonstrate quality, value, service integration, innovation in access improvement, social value, and efficiency in reducing health inequalities would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. This represents a strong growth prospect for providers with a focus on comprehensive and sustainable health services tailored to community needs.

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Notice Title

St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

Contract for Integrated Sexual Health Services including genitourinary medicine, contraception and family planning, and health improvement

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was conducted in accordance with the direct award process C (Part 2 (9)) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). Service in scope: An FTS Intention to Award Notice was published on the 4th April 2024 with a standstill period of 8 business days in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (formerly known as St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) The provider was assessed against the 5 key award criteria, based on a narrative assessment completed by the St Helens Public Health Team, taking account of contract management information held, including performance data and outcome measures. These key criteria were equally weighted and prioritised. Benchmarking of costs and service provision was undertaken with neighbouring authorities. Knowledge and experience of working with the provider was applied to each criterion. The basic selection criteria were also assessed as met, as listed in PSR Regulations 2023 (schedule 16) The intention to award decision was made by St Helens Borough Council on 3rd April 2024. The contract duration is from the 1st July 2024 - 31st March 2027 with two options to extend each for one year until 31st March 2029 (2.75 years +1+1)

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted in accordance with the direct award process C (Part 2 (9)) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). Service in scope: An FTS Intention to Award Notice was published on the 4th April 2024 with a standstill period of 8 business days in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. See 11.2.4 for more information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050751
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016911-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,526,114 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Peter Smith
Contact Email
peter.smith@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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