Planning

Sexual Health Services in Primary Care

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Sexual Health Services in Primary Care" is being initiated by the London Borough of Lewisham, which functions as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically targeting the provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services within primary care. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 19th November 2025. The services are to be delivered within the UK region of UKI44, and the procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising the Most Suitable Provider Process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for GP practices, particularly in Lewisham, to expand their service offerings and integrate LARC interventions at a practice level for their registered patients. Businesses capable of providing specialized healthcare services and experienced in local community health provision would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method allows for flexibility in selecting providers based on suitability rather than through traditional public contract regulations, thus fostering an environment for tailored service delivery which can drive business growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexual Health Services in Primary Care

Notice Description

Lewisham Council are seeking to procure for local Primary Care Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Provision, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process. GP LARC interventions will be delivered at a practice level with GPs providing the service to their Registered Patients only and referring to alternative services where needed, including, but not limited to, local SRH clinics. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process. The Council are looking to procure and award to GP practices in Lewisham that will provide the LARC services. The decision for the award of this contract will be made by the Executive Director for Adult Social Care and Health.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071382-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

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