Sexual Health Locally Commissioned Services - LARC + HIV Testing

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is proceeding with the procurement of Sexual Health Locally Commissioned Services that encompass Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) and HIV Testing, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This notice serves as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award, marking the beginning of a standstill period, concluding on Monday, 22nd June 2026. This procurement, based in Southampton under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, aims to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run for a 33-month term, with a potential extension of 24 months until 31st March 2031. The procurement method employed is a limited, direct award procedure without prior publication, with an estimated total contract value of £1,040,250 excluding VAT.

The tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses skilled in delivering health services aimed at improving public health outcomes. Organizations specialising in sexual health services, especially those with expertise in LARC and HIV Testing, will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, especially due to its focus on enhancing accessibility and reducing health inequalities. With an annual value estimated at £219,000 (ex VAT), this contract is ideal for service providers aiming to expand their portfolio within the public health sector, particularly those with a significant presence in the Southampton region and capacity to handle increased service demands without exceeding the specified budgetary constraints.

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Notice Title

Sexual Health Locally Commissioned Services - LARC + HIV Testing

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception ("LARC") services and HIV Testing services to improve sexual health outcomes by: * Increasing the use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), giving more individuals and families reliable control over their reproductive health. * Contributing to a reduction in the number of unintended pregnancies and terminations including teenage conceptions. * Contributing to reducing health inequalities by improving access to good reproductive health services for vulnerable groups. * Increasing the knowledge of risks associated with STIs and referring clients who may have been at risk of STIs to an appropriate service. * Diagnosing more previously undiagnosed HIV through enhanced testing of at-risk populations, contributing to a reduction in late diagnosis and the associated harm. The contract term duration is 33 months, with an option for a period of extension of another 24 months, through to 31st March 2031. The Council is intending to award this contract under the Direct Award Procedure C of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The annual contract value at current prices is an estimated PS219,000 per annum pro rata (ex VAT), based on the unit costs of service delivery and expected demand, making for a total maximum estimated contact value of PS1,040,250 (ex VAT).The contract term duration is 33 months, with a contract start date of July 1st 2026 running through to March 31st 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for a period of up to 24 months, through to 31st March 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception ("LARC") services and HIV Testing services to improve sexual health outcomes by: * Increasing the use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), giving more individuals and families reliable control over their reproductive health. * Contributing to a reduction in the number of unintended pregnancies and terminations including teenage conceptions. * Contributing to reducing health inequalities by improving access to good reproductive health services for vulnerable groups. * Increasing the knowledge of risks associated with STIs and referring clients who may have been at risk of STIs to an appropriate service. * Diagnosing more previously undiagnosed HIV through enhanced testing of at-risk populations, contributing to a reduction in late diagnosis and the associated harm. The contract term duration is 33 months, with an option for a period of extension of another 24 months, through to 31st March 2031. The Council is intending to award this contract under the Direct Award Procedure C of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The annual contract value at current prices is an estimated PS219,000 per annum pro rata (ex VAT), based on the unit costs of service delivery and expected demand, making for a total maximum estimated contact value of PS1,040,250 (ex VAT).The contract term duration is 33 months, with a contract start date of July 1st 2026 running through to March 31st 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for a period of up to 24 months, through to 31st March 2031.

Options: There will be an option to extend the contract for a period of up to 24 months, from 1st April 2029 through to 31st March 2031.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of Monday 22nd June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b13f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054492-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,040,250 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHAMPTON PRIMARY CARE

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