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TenderUpdate

20 Apr 2026 at 08:41

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for an online sexual health service, effective from 1st November 2026, with a two-year duration and an optional 24-month extension. The contract, valued at £2.8 million, falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement process followed a limited method, with no prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on services provided by medical laboratories within the UKJ22 region. The Council initiated the tender process, formalising the award on 20th April 2026, and identified no conflicts of interest among decision-makers.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in integrated e-sexual and reproductive health services. Businesses already proficient in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support within the healthcare sector stand to benefit, particularly those prioritising quality, innovation, and social value. With criteria emphasising integration, collaboration, sustainability, and improving access while reducing health inequalities, this contract is ideal for established providers like Preventx Limited, aiming to expand their footprint in delivering tech-enabled healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

ESCC Online Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) for the provision of Online Sexual Health Service.

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 Online Sexual Health Service. The online service model consists of a fully integrated e-sexual and reproductive health services. The contract initial duration will be for two (2) years commencing on 1st November 2026, with an option to extend the duration of the contract up to 24 months at the Council's discretion. 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. value 3. integration, collaboration and service sustainability 4. improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 5. social value Additional information: The contract value stated within this Notice value includes the extension option.

Options: Following the initial contract period the duration of the contract may be extended for a period of up to 24 months at the Council's discretion.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PRS) 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 Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035432-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 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
Postcode Area
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

Preventx Limited

Further Information

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