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Sexual Health - Tees HIV Prevention and Support Service Pilot

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Sexual Health - Tees HIV Prevention and Support Service Pilot", focused on providing health and social work services in South Tees, Hartlepool, and Stockton. Awarded under Route A of the Provider Selection Regime, this contract aims to provide a free and confidential service to groups at risk of poor sexual health outcomes. The procurement method implemented was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the lack of a realistic alternative provider and patient choice considerations. This service falls under the main procurement category of services within the health industry, specifically targeting STI and HIV-related outcomes. The contract, valued at £72,000, spans from April 2026 to March 2027, with its recent award occurring on 12 March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in sexual health prevention and support. With an emphasis on STI testing, awareness of HIV treatments, and early detection, enterprises capable of delivering innovative, quality health solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The involvement of Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) as the supplier illustrates the potential for large-scale health organisations committed to tackling sexual health issues. By aligning with this procurement, businesses can leverage opportunities to partake in high-impact community health projects, contribute to positive public health outcomes, and establish a strong presence within the health services sector.

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Notice Title

Sexual Health - Tees HIV Prevention and Support Service Pilot

Notice Description

Free and confidential service for groups at risk of poor sexual health outcomes in South Tees, Hartlepool and Stockton under sperate contracts. The current service includes but is not limited to: * Providing information regarding the prevention and early detection of STI's and HIV's * Increase STI testing * Decrease STI rates * Reduce late-stage diagnoses of HIV * Increasing the awareness and access to Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV treatment amongst the eligible populations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Free and confidential service for groups at risk of poor sexual health outcomes in South Tees, Hartlepool and Stockton under sperate contracts. The current service includes but is not limited to: * Providing information regarding the prevention and early detection of STI's and HIV's * Increase STI testing * Decrease STI rates * Reduce late-stage diagnoses of HIV * Increasing the awareness and access to Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV treatment amongst the eligible populations This procurement has been awarded under Route A of the Provider Selection Regime. The contract value is PS72,000 from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027.

Procurement Information

'No realistic alternative provider' / 'Patient Choice'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06689c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST (THT

Further Information

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