Tender

Knowsley Sexual Health Services

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 14:38

Planning

21 May 2025 at 06:06

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is currently at the tender stage for the procurement of sexual health services, with the aim to commission high-quality service providers to manage and prevent sexual and reproductive health needs across Knowsley. This procurement opportunity is primarily classified under the health and social work services category, and will be conducted through an open procedure, focusing on services. The tender, which is active, features two main services: an Integrated Sexual Health Service and an HIV Advice and Support Service. Bidders must submit their proposals by 8th September 2025, and any enquiries are to be made by 1st September 2025. The scope of this procurement covers the UKD region in the United Kingdom, with the contracting process adhering to the legal basis set out in the legislation identified as 2023/54.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, especially those experienced in delivering comprehensive and complex care models. Organisations such as SMEs and those from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors are particularly encouraged to participate, given their potential alignment with the project objectives. The future service provider will have a five-year contract starting 1st April 2026, with options for potential extension, allowing for significant business growth and community impact in the realm of public health. The procurement emphasises quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, making it an ideal opportunity for firms confident in their service delivery excellence.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05199b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043955-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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