Planning

(PME Notice) Sexual Health Promotion and Support Service

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council, in collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, is conducting preliminary market engagement for a Sexual Health Promotion and Support Service, aimed at residents aged 15 and above in both boroughs. This initiative is categorised under community health services and aims to provide non-clinical, community-based support through various channels including face-to-face, outreach, and digital platforms. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an online market engagement event scheduled for 3rd February 2026. This engagement is part of the Provider Selection Regime 2023, focusing on healthcare services for individuals to enhance sexual and reproductive health.

Participation in this tender offers businesses the opportunity to influence the service design and align with the councils' priorities. Suitable businesses include those experienced in providing counselling, community health services, and family-planning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this process allows them to showcase innovative solutions and develop models that incorporate best practices and lived experiences. This engagement serves as an excellent platform for businesses to prepare for future procurement opportunities by participating in early market interactions and contributing to the development of comprehensive service delivery frameworks.

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Notice Title

(PME Notice) Sexual Health Promotion and Support Service

Notice Description

Westminster City Council (WCC) and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) are undertaking preliminary market engagement for a non-clinical, community-based Sexual Health Promotion and Support Service for residents aged 15+ across both boroughs. The service will provide confidential information, advice, and support delivered through a blend of face-to-face, outreach/pop-up, and digital channels to improve sexual and reproductive health and reduce inequalities. Early engagement is essential to shaping a service that truly meets the needs of our communities. The Councils are inviting potential suppliers to engage to provide unique opportunity to gain insight into the Councils' priorities, influence service design, and prepare for key considerations such as consortium formation and TUPE. Engaging at this stage also enables providers to showcase innovative approaches and help develop delivery models that reflect best practice and lived experience. Indicative Scope Includes: * Personalised support and care coordination, including signposting and facilitated referral into clinical services (e.g., GUM, contraception, HIV care, abortion services), mental health, and substance misuse services. * Counselling, peer support, and group workshops to build knowledge, confidence, and resilience in sexual health and relationships. * Targeted outreach for communities with higher or complex needs, including LGBTQ+ residents, young people, people living with HIV (including those newly diagnosed), sex workers, and people with learning disabilities. * Chemsex harm reduction information and pathways into specialist provision where relevant. * Promotion of contraception choices, with emphasis on Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) awareness and informed decision-making. * Community engagement and co-production, ensuring lived experience shapes service design, communications, and evaluation. * Safeguarding, information governance, and equality, diversity, and inclusion embedded throughout delivery. This market engagement is not a procurement; it is intended to gauge capacity, supplier interest, delivery models, and innovation to inform the commissioning plan ahead of any future tender. A full Service Specification, KPIs, and outcome measures will be developed and published at tender stage if the Councils proceed.

Planning Information

An online market engagement event will be held on Tuesday 3rd February at 14:30. To register your interest, please visit https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com and search for reference: PQQ: SQ_30175. All engagement will be conducted via the Councils’ eSourcing portal: City of Westminster Procurement & Contracts Portal (Jaggaer). • Registration is free. • All communications and clarifications will take place within Jaggaer only. • SMEs and VCSEs are strongly encouraged to participate. Important Notes: • This exercise is for market engagement only and does not form part of any formal procurement process. • No information provided at this stage will be used for supplier evaluation. • A full-service specification will be published at tender stage if the Councils proceed. Portal Access: • Connect to: https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com • Enter your Username and Password • Go to Published Opportunities and click on the Project Title to view details This engagement relates to a future procurement that will be conducted under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 (PSR23), which applies to healthcare services for individuals. This notice is published in line with transparency requirements and aims to ensure early engagement with the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003078-2026
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

85312320 - Counselling services

85312330 - Family-planning 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
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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