Planning

Integrated Sexual Health Service

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

26 May 2025 at 20:15

Planning

26 May 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, in collaboration with Sefton MBC, is in the planning stages of procuring an Integrated Sexual Health Service. This tender is a significant opportunity in the health services sector, with a planned contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2034. The procurement process involves a direct award, and the total estimated value is £11,520,000, with a gross amount of £9,600,000 in GBP. The tender is classified under the "light touch" regime, and its notice, issued on the Find a Tender Service, highlights a critical market engagement notice linked to this process. Service provision is detailed in Lot 1 covering Knowsley and Lot 2 covering Sefton, with potential bidding on either or both lots, as indicated by the planned future notice date of 1st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering integrated and clinically effective health services. With the procurement method being a direct award, service providers who can demonstrate financial and efficiency benefits in delivering for both local authorities would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's long duration further offers substantial business growth potential, making it suitable for established health service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the UK, particularly in regions like Knowsley and Sefton. This procurement process represents a strategic opportunity to partner with public authorities and deliver value-driven health services over an extended term.

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Notice Title

Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

Knowsley MBC and Sefton MBC requires a service provider(s) to manage and deliver efficient and clinically effective integrated sexual health service(s). Service provision for the two authorities are specified in Lot 1 - Knowsley, and Lot 2 - Sefton. A service provider may bid for either or both lots. If they wish to deliver the sexual health service for both local authorities they must clearly demonstrate the financial and efficiency benefits of this approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052645
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027529-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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