Award

Online sexual health portal and testing

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for an online sexual health portal and testing services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This timely contract was awarded directly to the existing provider, Preventx Limited, due to delays in mobilising a new provider. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, classified under pathology services. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a value of £180,000, and is situated in the Taunton area of the South West region, UKK23.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in healthcare technology and pathology services. Businesses proficient in digital health solutions can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings within the public health sector. As the contract was awarded under a framework agreement based on cost criteria, companies with competitive pricing strategies and expertise in integrated health solutions are well-suited to foresee future opportunities with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Furthermore, the direct award highlights a focus on continuity and reliability in service provision, which can be advantageous for firms prioritising these aspects in their business model.

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Notice Title

Online sexual health portal and testing

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of online sexual health portal and testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for the provision of online sexual health portal and testing.

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. This is short term contract awarded to the incumbent provider due to delays in the mobilisation of a new provider.

The lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS180,000

The contract dates are 01/04/26-30/09/26.

This is an existing service with an existing provider.

Procurement Information

Framework direct award for a short term contract due to delays in the new provider mobilising the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREVENTX

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