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Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Services - Provision of Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Aug 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is in the procurement stage of awarding a contract for Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Services focused on providing an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. This procurement falls under the services industry category, and it takes place within the Birmingham and Solihull region (UKG3), under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which commenced on 8th August 2025. The contract, valued at £863,461, spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028, with the possibility of extension up to 31st March 2030. Representations from providers are required by 21st August 2025.

This tender offers a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for organisations experienced in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in family planning, domestic violence advocacy, and community health services. Suitable candidates would include entities capable of integrating innovative solutions to meet high standards of care and address health inequalities. Businesses that specialise in multidisciplinary collaborations and can deliver cost-effective services with a focus on social impact in the public health sector are positioned to benefit from this contract. Additionally, involvement with subcontracting entities like local GP practices, pharmacies, and key organisations such as Birmingham Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Trans, enhances the partnership potential across primary care and specialised service networks.

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Notice Title

Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Services - Provision of Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT (UHB) are commissioned by Birmingham City Council (BCC) & Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, to provide an Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Contract up until 31st March 2024. In 2023 BCC re-tendered the service and UHB were re-awarded the contract on 23rd January 2024 for the period 1.04.2024 to 31.3.2028 plus two optional years up to 31.3.2030.<br/>As part of the tendered service there is an expectation from BCC that the Lead Provider (UHB) will sub-contract clinical and non-clinical services across primary care, community and specialist organisations to target those most at risk significantly impacts outcomes across Birmingham and Solihull.<br/>Within the bid UHB cited all relevant GPs, Pharmacy's plus four key Partnering organisations:<br/>* Birmingham Youth Service<br/>* Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid<br/>* Birmingham Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans<br/>* Birmingham Rape, & Sexual Violence Project<br/>UHB are seeking to subcontract with the above Providers who will support the delivery of an Integrated Sexual Health service and whom are part of the current service provision.<br/>The service will be delivered by Umbrella Sexual Health (USH) which is part of UHB and by working collaboratively with the USH service, subcontractors will support the key public health outcomes for Sexual Health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT (UHB) are commissioned by Birmingham City Council (BCC) & Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, to provide an Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Contract up until 31st March 2024. In 2023 BCC re-tendered the service and UHB were re-awarded the contract on 23rd January 2024 for the period 1.04.2024 to 31.3.2028 plus two optional years up to 31.3.2030.
As part of the tendered service there is an expectation from BCC that the Lead Provider (UHB) will sub-contract clinical and non-clinical services across primary care, community and specialist organisations to target those most at risk significantly impacts outcomes across Birmingham and Solihull.
Within the bid UHB cited all relevant GPs, Pharmacy's plus four key Partnering organisations:
* Birmingham Youth Service
* Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
* Birmingham Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans
* Birmingham Rape, & Sexual Violence Project
UHB are seeking to subcontract with the above Providers who will support the delivery of an Integrated Sexual Health service and whom are part of the current service provision.
The service will be delivered by Umbrella Sexual Health (USH) which is part of UHB and by working collaboratively with the USH service, subcontractors will support the key public health outcomes for Sexual Health. The authority intend to award this contract to the existing Provider using the Provision Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C for a period of 4 years plus two optional years up to 31.3.2030

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 21st of August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058561
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047729-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£863,461 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Bernadette Melody
Contact Email
bernadette.melody@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01213716262

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT

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