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ESCC The Circle Room Young Persons Clinic

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the delivery of a Young Persons Sexual Health and Contraception Clinic is being overseen by East Sussex County Council (ESCC) with the intention to award a contract to the incumbent supplier under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Classified under the healthcare services industry, this contract focuses on improving sexual health services within East Sussex. The procurement process follows a limited procurement method, featuring an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, owing to the provider's existing satisfactory performance. Currently at the award stage, the contract is set to begin in April 2026 with key representations accepted until midnight on 13th April 2026, marking the end of the standstill period.

This tender process provides opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in youth sexual health and contraception. The procurement emphasises the importance of quality innovation, value, and improving access to healthcare services while addressing health inequalities. While The Foundry Healthcare, Lewes is designated as the service provider, this contract demonstrates the potential for service expansion and the integration of different healthcare systems. Businesses with strong capabilities in service delivery, particularly those focusing on reducing health disparities and creating sustainable service models, will find opportunities for collaboration and potential growth in similar procurement processes.

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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/029044-2026
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
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
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days 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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