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ESCC The Circle Room Young Persons Clinic

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

14 Apr 2026 at 09:52

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council involves the delivery of a Young Persons Sexual Health and Contraception Clinic, classified under health services, for two years starting 15th April 2026. Located in East Sussex, the contract was awarded using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without a prior competitive process due to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This award was confirmed on 14th April 2026, with a total contract value of £90,000. As a regional authority, East Sussex County Council bypasses certain public contract regulations, showcasing an application of the PSR under direct award process C. The procurement is for services, situated primarily within the Lewes area (region UKJ22).

The tender presents growth opportunities for healthcare providers, with particular suitability for those equipped to deliver innovative quality health services prioritising access and choice for young individuals. With the emphasis on reducing health inequalities and enhancing service integration, collaboration, and sustainability, this contract is tailored for providers adept at delivering robust social value. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with a footprint in the healthcare sector, could benefit significantly by engaging with regional health initiatives like those outlined by East Sussex County Council. The incumbent service provider, The Foundry Healthcare, Lewes, already satisfies key criteria, indicating the potential for continuity and expansion under this service umbrella.

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Notice Title

ESCC The Circle Room Young Persons Clinic

Notice Description

The delivery of a Young Persons Sexual Health and Contraception Clinic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex County Council are intending to award a new contract to an existing provider following the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C for the delivery of a Young Persons Sexual Health and Contraception Clinic. The Services are to be offered to any young person who drops into the service, regardless of GP registration and area of East Sussex they reside in and shall introduce them to the full range of sexual health services available within the East Sussex system. The contract duration will be for two (2) years commencing April 2026. The Procurement Partner and Chief Officer have approved this award after review of the evidence against the key criteria, which was prioritised as below, with the most important at the top: 1. quality and innovation 2. improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 3. value 4. integration, collaboration and service sustainability 5. social value

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033628-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOUNDRY HEALTHCARE, LEWES

Further Information

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