Planning

Integrated Sexual Health Services

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for Integrated Sexual Health Services, seeking supplier engagement to refine its tender specification and commercial model. The procurement falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services and other relevant areas such as IT services and medical supplies. Located in Swindon, UK region UKK14, this opportunity requires preliminary market engagement responses by 8th May 2026. The procurement involves a single-lot model with a contract term of 60 months, extendable by 48 months, aiming to manage clinical services, digital access, postal testing, contraception, outreach, and prevention initiatives. The total potential contract value is approximately £32 million GBP.

This tender could be pivotal for businesses specialising in healthcare services, digital solutions, medical supplies, and community outreach programs. With an emphasis on digital-first and prevention-focused systems, suppliers who can offer innovative solutions that enhance service accessibility and efficiency will be well-positioned to compete. The expansive contract duration and significant budget allocation provide a robust framework for sustained business growth, making this an attractive opportunity for entities with expertise in integrated health systems and scalable service delivery models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Sexual Health Services

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the Integrated Sexual Health Services and would welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. Swindon Borough Council has a statutory duty to commission open-access sexual and reproductive health services. This will be a single-lot model delivering clinical services, digital access, postal testing, contraception, outreach and prevention. This model is the preferred option following a structured options appraisal and reflects the shift toward digital-first, outcomes-based, prevention-focused sexual health systems. The initial contract term will be for 60 months with an option to extend for a further 48 months (2 periods of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 9 years. Estimated contract spend is PS14.85m across the initial 5-year contract term and PS26.73m across the potential total 9-year contract term. This includes estimated 'out of area' income the Provider can expect to generate as part of the contract.

Planning Information

To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents. Responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire are required to be submitted no later than 8th May 2026, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06846e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034809-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,730,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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