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Tees HIV Prevention and Support Service

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Tees HIV Prevention and Support Service, under the direct procurement method which involves commissioning services below the threshold and without competition. The programme aims to focus on HIV prevention and support for individuals living with HIV across Teesside, addressing inequalities and raising prevention messaging. The project is part of a 12-month pilot, conducted by the Tees Collaborative Commissioning Partnership, which includes several local councils and NHS bodies. The contract was awarded on 23 February 2026, with services set to commence on 1 April 2026. Located primarily within the UKC11 region, the initiative is classified under health services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health services, particularly those with expertise in HIV prevention and support. Hartlepool Borough Council selected the Terence Higgins Trust, a large VCSE, as the awardee due to its notable capabilities and leadership in the field. Such tenders offer growth potential for organisations with similar experience or those looking to expand their scope within the public health sector. The collaboration between local authorities and healthcare providers highlights the growing demand for specialised health services, thereby opening doors for skilled businesses eager to partake in such initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tees HIV Prevention and Support Service

Notice Description

his contract serves as an exemption from HBC's Contract Procedure Rules. This contract award has as its aim to focus on HIV prevention and support to people living with HIV (PLWH) across Teesside and to address inequalities surrounding HIV support. HIV is a preventable lifelong condition and can affect anyone, however some populations and communities are disproportionately affected. The Tees Collaborative Commissioning Partnership consists of the following - Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Borough Council, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, * NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS England & NHS Improvement (North East and Yorkshire). Mandated services regarding the HIV Prevention and Support are undertaken by the Tees Collaborative Commissioning Partnership on behalf of the above local authorities. The Tees Collaborative Commissioning Partnership have chosen to fund the Tees HIV Prevention and Support Service as a 12-month pilot project to further understand the profile of HIV on Teesside, raise prevention messaging including testing and treatment as prevention, support people living with HIV (PLWH) and establish peer support networks in North and South Tees. As incumbent provider the Terence Higgins Trust can build on previous work undertaken and are considered to have the expertise and are leaders in this field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016218-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST

Further Information

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