Planning

Integrated Sexual Health Service

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Jul 2025 at 13:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Jul 2025 at 13:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 11:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is planning a procurement for an "Integrated Sexual Health Service" in the Cheshire East Borough. This contract involves statutory services such as HIV/STI testing, treatment, and contraception services. The procurement, classified under community health services, targets the services category and is governed by the UK's light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £175 million, will run from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031, with potential extensions up to 2033. Key dates include the publication of a further notice expected by 15th January 2026. The process is currently in the planning stage, ensuring all regulations and strategic goals such as improving access and reducing health inequalities are in place.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services. Companies with strengths in integrating services to enhance access, education, and collaboration would be ideal candidates. The focus on reducing health inequalities and supporting reproductive health indicates a need for providers with innovative solutions and proven track records in quality assurance and sustainability. With a substantial budget allocation and strategic regional development goals, businesses that can align their services with these objectives stand to gain an advantageous position in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

The Integrated Sexual Health Service delivers statutory, open access provision, including HIV/STI testing and treatment, smear tests (routine and opportunistic) and contraception services in various locations throughout the Cheshire East Borough. The strategic aims for the service are to Improve Access to Services, Reduce Health Inequalities, Promote Prevention and Early Intervention, Enhance Education and Health, Support Reproductive Health and Rights, Strengthen Integration and Collaboration, Improve Data, Intelligence, and Innovation and Ensure Quality, Safety, and Sustainability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05583d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037164-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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