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Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception Services (Willows Group)

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for integrated sexual health and contraception services in Leicester has reached the award stage, with the notice dated 22nd April 2026. The contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically using Direct Award Process B, which bypasses the need for a prior call for competition. This public procurement involves the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with the Willows Group Limited serving as the supplier. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 for a duration of twelve months, with an option to extend for a further twelve months. The service delivery will occur in the UKF21 region, focusing on providing non-judgemental sexual health services, including STI testing and contraceptive provision. The opportunity is classified under family-planning services with a yearly value capped at £33,360 per practice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those providing specialised sexual health services, to engage with publicly funded contracts. With a focus on quality and price, businesses that excel in patient-centric care and competitive pricing stand a strong chance in the procurement landscape. The contract is designed to support existing service structures and allows for continuity in patient care, thus providing potential growth avenues for businesses with capabilities in delivering comprehensive sexual health and contraception services. Given the scope outside typical public contract regulations, organisations adept in niche health services can leverage this to foster business growth and establish a footprint within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception Services (Willows Group)

Notice Description

Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception Services - Leicester

Lot Information

Lot 1

MPFT is commissioned to deliver a specialist integrated sexual health service (ISHS) that provides service users with open access to confidential, non-judgemental services including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBV) testing (including HIV), treatment and management; HIV prevention including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP); the full range of contraceptive provision; health promotion and prevention including relevant vaccination. An award is to be made 1st April 2026 for a 12 month period, with an extension option of a further 12 months. The yearly value of the contract per practice is capped at PS33,360.00, maximum value of this contract per practice including extension will not exceed PS66,720.00. As this provider operates from 2 practices, the maximum value is PS133,440.00 This contract has been awarded under Direct Award Process B, this is an existing service with an existing provider

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded under the Provider Selection Regime, Direct Award Process B, allowing for unrestricted patient choice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036557-2026
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

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 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
MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLOWS GROUP

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