Planning

Sexual Health Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 17:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is in the planning stage for their procurement process to re-commission adult sexual health services. This initiative is currently in the market engagement stage with a deadline on 20th November 2025 for interested parties to participate. The engagement event will take place at The Point, Doncaster Community Arts, from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Potential providers are invited to discuss the upcoming commissioning intentions and the tender timeline. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within health and community health services. The Council has scheduled future notices for 1st December 2025, indicating they are preparing for the formal tender stage. The process will adhere to the "light-touch" regime specified under the UK's 2023 legal framework and aims to be inclusive, welcoming both SMEs and VCSEs to participate.

This tender represents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health services looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector. Both established organisations and new entrants in the sector can benefit from engaging in the soft market event, allowing them to potentially shape the future of sexual health services in Doncaster. Business providers that focus on inclusivity and possess capability in delivering high-quality service standards are well-positioned to compete. Given the intention to create partnership opportunities, participating firms will have the chance to collaborate with like-minded organisations to build capacity and enhance service delivery, ultimately strengthening their market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexual Health Services

Notice Description

You're Invited: Adult Sexual Health Services - Soft Market Engagement Event We're excited to share our re-commissioning plans for adult sexual health services and invite potential providers to join us for a relaxed and informative engagement event. Date: Thursday 20th November Location: The Point, Doncaster The Point - Doncaster Community Arts Time: 9:30am-12noon This is an opportunity to: Hear about our upcoming commissioning intentions and the timeline Explore partnership opportunities Share your insights and expertise Connect with other service providers Whether you're an established organisation or new to the sector, we welcome your input in shaping inclusive, high-quality sexual health services for Doncaster. Let's build the future of sexual health together. To register your interest or find out more, please email srhwb@doncaster.gov.uk One-to-one meetings are also available upon request.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99493&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069145-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Blakeley
Contact Email
samantha.blakeley@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302862145

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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