Planning

Integrated Sexual Health Service (SHS) Market Engagement

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is currently in the planning stage of recommissioning their Integrated Sexual Health Service (SHS), and is seeking input via a market engagement process. The procurement targets the health and social work services sector, with opportunities located in the UKD62 region. Interested parties should express their interest in Project ID DN790680 on the North West's Local Authority Procurement Portal, with the submission deadline for the online questionnaire set for 5pm on Monday, 29th September 2025. Cheshire East Council, a regional authority, is guiding this initiative, focused on obtaining stakeholder feedback to shape service design. The procurement’s estimated value amounts to £17,500,000, underlining a significant opportunity for providers in the industry.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering sexual health solutions such as contraception, and the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections. Companies with a strong presence in the United Kingdom or those interested in expanding their service offerings in the region would find this contract especially beneficial for growth. By participating, businesses can gain insights into regional health priorities, network with key stakeholders, and potentially secure a substantial contract that aligns with government healthcare objectives. Therefore, enterprises ready to deliver high-standard, evidence-based health interventions will be well-aligned to compete effectively in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Integrated Sexual Health Service (SHS) Market Engagement

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council is in the process of recommissioning their Integrated Sexual Health Service (SHS). We would like to engage with key stakeholders to gather information and share procurement proposals via an online questionnaire. We also wish to use this process as an opportunity to gather further feedback to influence service design. The survey has been uploaded to Project ID DN790680 on the Chest, the North West's Local Authority Procurement Portal, at www.https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ . Please express your interest in Project ID DN790680 to enable you to download and complete the questionnaire and return it to commissioning@cheshireeast.gov.uk no later than 5pm on Monday 29th September 2025. Providers not already registered on the Chest can register for free at https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Thank you for your time. Your input is important.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will offer open-access, equitable and high-quality provision for contraception, as well as the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sexually transmitted infections (including HIV testing & PrEP and Chlamydia Screening as part of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme). All interventions will be delivered in line with evidence-based protocols to ensure the highest standards of care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056625-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85000000 - Health and social work 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
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Harris
Contact Email
emma.harris@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686582

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

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