Planning

Market Engagement Event - Integrated Sexual Health Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 13:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring Integrated Sexual Health Services, with an emphasis on high-quality and cost-effective solutions to match the diverse needs of the Sandwell area. As part of this initiative, the Council is hosting a Market Engagement Event, scheduled for 5th February 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Brasshouse Community Centre in Smethwick, West Midlands. The event aims to foster collaboration and share insights on upcoming service requirements. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the potential contract running from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, and possibly extending until 2032.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those providing medical specialist and family-planning services. The Council's openness to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) makes it an attractive prospect for diverse business types looking to expand their operations within the region. Participating in the market engagement can provide valuable insights into the Council's expectations and ambitions, enabling businesses to tailor their services to meet the local community's needs effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event - Integrated Sexual Health Services

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are committed to commissioning high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the diverse needs across Sandwell. SMBC is currently preparing a future procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service. This preliminary market engagement seeks to share with any interested organisation: - Why we are recommissioning and rational for holding a market engagement event - Sandwell Profile - Sexual Health need in Sandwell - Our challenges - What we want from a new service & ambitions - A procurement brief - Summary and next steps The event will be an opportunity to share insights and collaborate on shaping the future of Integrated Sexual Health Services within Sandwell. The Market Engagement event is an in-person event and will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA. Parking at the venue is available, however it is limited. Please plan your journey ahead of the event and where possible, please consider using public transport. Any interested organisation that wishes to attend the Market Engagement session for Integrated Sexual Health Services is requested to email publichealth_procurement@sandwell.gov.uk by 5.00pm on 30th January 2026 providing , for each person attending, their full name, job title, organisation, email address and telephone number. Depending on the level of interest received we may have to restrict the number of attendees per organisation. If required, this will be communicated prior to the event with as much notice as possible. Please note: This requirement will fall under the scope of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and any further Notice(s) will be in line with this regulation and will be utilising PCR 2015 notices. Thank you for your interest.

Planning Information

The Market Engagement event is an in-person event and will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA. Parking at the venue is available, however it is limited. Please plan your journey ahead of the event and where possible, please consider using public transport. Any interested organisation that wishes to attend the Market Engagement session for Integrated Sexual Health Services is requested to email publichealth_procurement@sandwell.gov.uk by 5.00pm on 30th January 2026 providing , for each person attending, their full name, job title, organisation, email address and telephone number. Depending on the level of interest received we may have to restrict the number of attendees per organisation. If required, this will be communicated prior to the event with as much notice as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003914-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
publichealth_procurement@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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