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Knowsley Sexual Health Services

Knowsley Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 11:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 15:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 07:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is commissioning sexual health services for Knowsley residents, aiming to deliver integrated sexual health and HIV advice and support services across United Kingdom regions, specifically targeting Knowsley. As of 6th March 2026, the procurement is at the award stage, with notable contracts awarded, including one to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the Integrated Sexual Health Service and another to Sahir House for HIV Advice and Support. These contracts commence on 1st April 2026 and continue through to 31st March 2031, with renewals possible. The open procedure utilised a light-touch regime, focusing on sexual and reproductive health services as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for entities operating within the health services sector. The procurement emphasises quality and price, ensuring SMEs and VCSEs can compete effectively. Healthcare providers with capabilities in sexual and reproductive health and those experienced in HIV support and awareness could find potential success with this procurement. Organisations that meet the criteria of sub-central government involvement and those based within or willing to operate in the UKD region stand to gain from consistent service delivery opportunities and long-term engagement with Knowsley Council, facilitating growth through increased visibility and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowsley Sexual Health Services

Notice Description

Knowsley Council is seeking to commission experienced and high-quality service provider(s) to deliver two allotted services that support the management (and prevention) of sexual and reproductive health needs of our residents: * Integrated sexual health service * HIV advice and support service. The integrated sexual health service provides open access to sexual health and contraception services for adults and young people in Knowsley. The service offers 3 different levels of support (basic, intermediate, and complex) delivering a wide range of services to support and address sexual and reproductive health. Knowsley's HIV advice and support service is responsible for providing non-clinical advice and support for people in Knowsley who are living with or affected by HIV, as well as delivering training, advice and information to reduce stigma and raise awareness around HIV.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Knowsley Integrated Sexual Health Service

The aim of the sexual health service is to manage and deliver an efficient and clinically effective service that responds effectively to sexual and reproductive needs. The service must be delivered as an open access service, providing support and provision for people who live within Knowsley and for people who live outside of the borough.

Renewal: 1st April 2026 for 5 years with options to extend for 3 periods of 12 months each

Lot 2 - Knowsley HIV Advice and Support service

Knowsley Council wish to commission a provider who can deliver a support service for people in Knowsley who are living with or are affected by HIV. This includes all Knowsley residents aged 18 and over who live in Knowsley or who are registered with a Knowsley GP. The service will specifically target individuals who are living with HIV, are affected by HIV or most at risk of HIV infection.

Renewal: 1st April 2026 for 5 years with options to extend for 3 periods of 12 months each

Planning Information

To Express interest go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Project Ref - DN775475 - Sexual Health - Knowsley Knowsley Council is seeking to commission experienced and high-quality service provider(s) to deliver two allotted services that support the management (and prevention) of sexual and reproductive health needs of our residents: • Integrated sexual health service • HIV advice and support service. The integrated sexual health service provides open access to sexual health and contraception services for adults and young people in Knowsley. The service offers 3 different levels of support (basic, intermediate, and complex) delivering a wide range of services to support and address sexual and reproductive health. Knowsley's HIV advice and support service is responsible for providing non-clinical advice and support for people in Knowsley who are living with or affected by HIV, as well as delivering training, advice and information to reduce stigma and raise awareness around HIV. Sexual health service: • Thursday 12th June 12:00- 13:00 • MS teams - o Meeting ID: 382 347 625 181 o Passcode: Ny3WB2ax • Agenda: o Welcome and Introductions o Opening Presentation (About Knowsley, Local and National Data) o Sexual health service (Proposed model, Future ambitions) o Breakout Rooms (Feedback on service model) o Indicative Timeline/Portal and How to Register o Q&A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05199b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,568,944 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,568,944 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£15,725,284 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

SAHIR HOUSE

Further Information

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