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NHS England South West - HIV Services in Wiltshire - Market Engagement

NHS ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently being planned by NHS England South West involves market engagement for the commissioning of HIV treatment services in Wiltshire. The initiative is described under the industry category "Health services" and is associated with the CPV code 85100000. The main procurement category is services, specifically addressing the future commissioning scenario post-March 2027, when HIV and sexual health services will be contracted separately. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027, with an initial term of five years and an option to extend for two more years. Important dates include the closing date for expressing interest on 19th June 2026, and a future notice date of 3rd August 2026. The procurement is managed by NHS South, Central & West (SCW), subject to restructuring, with future management not yet finalised.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in managing HIV treatment and care. It seeks to understand interest levels from various providers capable of delivering specialised adult HIV services, which could lead to enhanced health service delivery and business growth. Companies with a strong track record in providing health services compliant with national specifications and sensitive to diverse communities will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The expected annual contract value of £235,648, although indicative, represents a substantial engagement for potential bidders, allowing firms to expand their footprint within the healthcare services sector in Wiltshire.

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Notice Title

NHS England South West - HIV Services in Wiltshire - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in order to inform the market of NHS England South West's, (the Commissioner's) intention to commission HIV treatment services in Wiltshire. Currently, HIV services are commissioned through a collaborative arrangement with Wiltshire Council as part of an integrated service with sexual health services. The integrated service will be in place up to 31st March 2027. From 1st April 2027 the services are likely to be commissioned separately with Wilshire Council commissioning sexual health services and NHSE commissioning HIV services. At this stage, NHS England would like to understand the level of interest from providers in delivering HIV treatment services across Wiltshire. Services must be delivered in line with the national service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-HIV-prescribed-service-specification-version-4.4.pdf The Contract term is expected to be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to 2 years, commencing 1st April 2027. The (indicative) annual contract value is expected to be PS235,648; however final budgets are to be confirmed. For information: drugs costs are paid for separately during the life of the contract as a pass through cost. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West (SCW) on behalf of the commissioners. SCW is currently subject to restructuring, and the management of this procurement may therefore move to a successor at some point during the procurement process. Participants will be informed of any such change, and any administrative changes because of it.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in order to inform the market of NHS England South West's, (the Commissioner's) intention to commission HIV treatment services in Wiltshire. Currently, HIV services are commissioned through a collaborative arrangement with Wiltshire Council as part of an integrated service with sexual health services. The integrated service will be in place up to 31st March 2027. From 1st April 2027 the services are likely to be commissioned separately with Wilshire Council commissioning sexual health services and NHSE commissioning HIV services. At this stage, NHS England would like to understand the level of interest from providers in delivering HIV treatment services for adults across Wiltshire. Specialised Adult inpatient and outpatient HIV Services aim to provide specialist assessment and ongoing management of HIV and associated conditions to support individuals to stay well, remain engaged in care and to reduce onward transmission. The services will ensure that outcomes, wellbeing, and quality of life are maximised, that they are culturally competent, in recognition of the disproportionate number of people from diverse backgrounds who access HIV care, and that people are central to decisions about the management of their health and social care. All individuals should be provided with equitable and non-discriminatory care across all healthcare settings including those outside specialist HIV and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services. The Equality Act 2010 applies in England and serves as protection against discrimination across all health and social care settings. Providers must comply with mandatory organisational requirements for equality, diversity and inclusion training. Services must be delivered in line with the national service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/New-HIV-prescribed-service-specification-version-4.4.pdf The Contract term is expected to be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to 2 years, commencing 1st April 2027. The (indicative) annual contract value is expected to be PS235,648; however final budgets are to be confirmed. For information: drugs costs are paid for separately during the life of the contract as a pass through cost. NHS England South West will use this market engagement exercise to help inform their commissioning and procurement strategy. Providers who are interested in these services can express interest via Atamis and by completing a market engagement questionnaire. See 'additional information', section VI below for further details. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West (SCW) on behalf of the commissioners. SCW is currently subject to restructuring, and the management of this procurement may therefore move to a successor at some point during the procurement process. Participants will be informed of any such change, and any administrative changes because of it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047141-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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