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Mobile Sexual Health Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a Mobile Sexual Health Service. The awarded contract, identified by the number 000502-2026, was issued to the Durham City Youth Project as the supplier. This initiative focuses on providing outreach services in various settings like youth and community venues and educational institutions across regions known for teenage pregnancy. Key service offerings include sexual health programmes, resilience-building among young people, and specific services such as C-Card and chlamydia screening. The procurement, conducted through a "direct" method without competition, falls under health and social work services and has a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, valued at GBP 104,060. It is identified under a "lightTouch" regime, completed as of 6th January 2026. The service is set to operate in the UKC14 area, specifically targeting teenage pregnancy hotspots.

This contract presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in health and social services. Organisations experienced in providing outreach services, sexual health programmes, and educational initiatives aimed at young people will find this tender particularly relevant. The engagement not only allows service providers to extend their reach into identified high-need areas but also facilitates collaborations with local government bodies, enhancing their credentials and paving the way for future contracts. SMEs positioned within the community health or social work industry can leverage this opportunity to scale operations and demonstrate their impact on public health outcomes, specifically in youth-centric environments.

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Notice Title

Mobile Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

Provide an appropriate outreach service to enable work in a variety of settings, including youth and community settings, colleges, schools, and other locations in which groups of young people congregate e.g. skate parks or fast food restaurant car parks, within teenage pregnancy 'hot spot' areas, as identified by the Teenage Pregnancy & Sexual Health Steering Group and other partners. Provide sexual health services such as C-Card and chlamydia screening and refer to Contraception and Sexual Health services. Provide a Sex and Relationships Education programme which develops young people's social and emotional capabilities and improves their health and wellbeing. Build resilience in children and young people to protect against engaging in risky behaviour. Increased positive health outcomes for young people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£104,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM CITY YOUTH PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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