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WP4127 Provision of Integrated Sexual Healthy services in the Borough of Walsall

WALSALL COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Integrated Sexual Health Services within the Borough of Walsall, under the Provider Selection Regime confirmed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This award is outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with no conflicts of interest reported. The procurement method used was a direct award to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, with the contract valued at £19,000,000 and active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. A potential extension could see it last until 31 March 2036. The services cover testing, treatment, and prevention of STIs, HIV, contraceptive services, and health promotion activities, all tailored to the local community's needs. This procurement falls under the health services category and operates within the UKG38 region.

Businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in sexual health and public health campaigns, stand to benefit significantly from this contract award notice, albeit indirectly given the direct award nature. Collaboration opportunities may arise as Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust implements its comprehensive service provision. Companies offering complementary health technologies or innovative solutions in STI and HIV prevention could find partnership opportunities to enhance service delivery or improve community outreach initiatives. The stability and longevity of the contract period allow businesses to grow in partnership with the primary service provider, potentially leading to sustained collaboration or future procurement engagements. The focus on local community needs also presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in community health education and outreach.

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Notice Title

WP4127 Provision of Integrated Sexual Healthy services in the Borough of Walsall

Notice Description

Walsall Council is commissioning an Integrated Sexual Health Service from Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust following a Direct Award Process A under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service includes the testing, treatment, and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (including HIV); HIV prevention through pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP); comprehensive contraceptive services; as well as health promotion, prevention, and relevant vaccination programmes. This service plays a critical public health role in reducing the transmission of infections and limiting their spread within the wider population. It is designed to be responsive to the diverse needs of local communities, ensuring that delivery is tailored to specific population groups. Conflicts of interest A conflicts of interest assessment has been undertaken. No actual or potential conflicts were identified that required management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Integrated Sexual Health Service offers service users open access to confidential, non-judgemental care. The service includes testing, treatment, and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (including HIV), HIV prevention through pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), comprehensive contraceptive provision, as well as health promotion, prevention, and relevant vaccinations. This service plays a vital public health role in reducing the transmission of infections and limiting their spread within the wider population. Importantly, the service is designed to be responsive to the diverse needs of local communities, ensuring that approaches are tailored to specific population groups. An award has been made following Direct Award Process A; The lifetime value of the contract is approximately PS19,000,000 excluding VAT; Contract term: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, with options to extend till 31 March 2036.

Options: The contract includes an option to extend for three additional 24-month periods, to 31 March 2036.

Procurement Information

No realistic alternative provider. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.' No conflicts of interest were identified among representatives of Walsall Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038389-2026
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
Large

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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 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
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

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