Tender

HAC6120 Public Health Enhanced Services in Primary Care

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 17:05

Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 15:36

Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Tower Hamlets council has launched a tender for the HAC6120 Public Health Enhanced Services in Primary Care, aimed at enhancing healthcare provision within the borough. This contract involves a variety of public health interventions to improve outcomes in sexual and reproductive health, prevention of cardiometabolic diseases, and substance misuse. Located in London, the procurement belongs to the health and social work services category and is currently in the tender stage. The competitive flexible procedure is being used, allowing for selective competition among potential providers. Importantly, the deadline for expression of interest is set for 18th December 2025, with the successful contract expected to be awarded by 18th February 2026. The total contract value is approximately £6.82 million, reflecting a robust investment in local healthcare services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in primary care, public health interventions, and service integration. With a focus on enhancing current provisions and ensuring continuity across Tower Hamlets, businesses already partnering with or aiming to engage with public health agencies may find this contract conducive to growth. Companies offering innovative solutions for service delivery and management stand to benefit from this opportunity, given the emphasis on integrated delivery models and performance-based payments. Additionally, the contract's structure supports continuous improvement and quality delivery, aligning with suppliers capable of adapting to progressive healthcare models.

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Notice Title

HAC6120 Public Health Enhanced Services in Primary Care

Notice Description

Tower Hamlets council aims to improve the health and wellbeing of residents. Public Health Enhanced Services delivered within primary care in Tower Hamlets are a key way to achieve this. These services encompass a range of health interventions aimed at improving population health outcomes, specifically targeting areas such as sexual and reproductive health, cardiometabolic disease prevention, and substance misuse. Tower Hamlets General Practitioners (GPs) have long-established provision of a range of Public Health enhanced services to address substance misuse, provide for sexual health and undertake NHS Health Checks. Locally these are called Network Improvement Services (NIS). These services are in addition to the GP core contract commissioned by NHS England. The enhanced services provided include: GP Sexual Health and Reproductive Services (SRH) NHS Health Checks (NHSHC) programme Primary Care Substance Misuse Services, including shared care for OST and screening and referral related to alcohol harms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tower Hamlets council intend to proceed with the re-procurement of the Public Health GP Enhanced Services contract (HAC6120), commencing 1st July 2026 for a duration of 2 years and 9 months, with the option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods. The total potential contract value is PS6.82 million, fully funded through the Public Health Grant. The contract covers the delivery of three essential public health services within primary care settings across Tower Hamlets: NHS Health Checks Sexual and Reproductive Health Substance Misuse These services are mandated or strongly recommended under the Public Health Grant conditions and are critical to addressing local health inequalities and improving population health outcomes. Following a comprehensive service review and market engagement, the recommended procurement route is via the Most Suitable Provider under the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This route is justified by: Limited market capacity to deliver borough-wide services The need for integrated delivery across all GP practices Planned improvements to contract structure and management The new contract introduces a multi-layered model comprising a Core Service (responsible for service management and coordination) and Specific Services (delivered directly or via subcontractors). This structure enhances accountability, enables performance-based payments, and supports continuous service improvement. The procurement timetable is aligned to ensure mobilisation by July 2026, with robust risk mitigation strategies in place. This proposal represents a strategic investment in preventative health, aligns with local and regional priorities, and offers strong value for money through activity-based pricing and improved contract oversight.

Renewal: 1+1+1

Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to provide advance notice to the marketplace for the upcoming tender opportunity and the intention of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to hold a preliminary market engagement session to identify potential suppliers to ensure the submission of strong bids. Market Engagement Session To provide potential suppliers with more information about the upcoming opportunity, we have added a Market Engagement Briefing Document with responses due by 27th August 2025 for suppliers wishing to engage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073728-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,824,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,824,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Ms Joanne Spree
Contact Email
joanne.spree@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073645000, +442073645000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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