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Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service

Somerset Council

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:12

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19 Jun 2025 at 13:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded the contract for the Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service, classified under CPV code 85312330 (Family-planning services), using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The procurement is for services in the Somerset region (UKK23) without the procedural obligations of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The process reached the tender update stage on 8th July 2025, with the formal award completed on 1st July 2025. The contract, set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, holds a lifetime value of £4,434,400.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive sexual health care and prevention initiatives. The contract favoured the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, suggesting potential for large, established health service providers to engage effectively. The tender emphasises quality service provision, including a focus on reducing health inequalities and expanding access for underrepresented groups, which positions well-resourced providers with robust service delivery models to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

From the 1st April 2013, Public Health based in local authorities have been mandated by the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to commission comprehensive open access sexual health services. This includes free testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, treatment of STIs (excluding HIV), notification of sexual partners of infected persons and free provision of contraception.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provides Levels 1,2 and 3 specialist sexual health service models in accordance with national requirements for sexual health service provision as well as supporting self-managed care. It also provides targeted prevention interventions with those at highest risk of poor sexual health outcomes and is required to make services more accessible for those who might not typically use them, thereby reducing health inequalities. Somerset Council is intending to Direct Award this contact in line with Direct Award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Contract term: 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028 Lifetime value of the contract: PS4,434,400

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 01.07.2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ff2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038260-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,434,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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