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PlanningUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 10:10

Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is initiating a procurement process for an Integrated Sexual Health Service under the Provider Selection Regime. Classified under the health services category, this procurement is part of the light-touch regime with a planning stage currently updated as of 29th June 2026. The service delivery is planned to take place in the UKC21 region, United Kingdom, specifically in Morpeth. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031, with potential extensions up to 2033. The procurement stage is in 'planned' status, with a future notice date scheduled for 1st September 2026. The estimated gross value of the contract is approximately £16.25 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive sexual health solutions. As a public authority procurement with significant financial value, it could provide growth potential for service providers looking to expand their portfolio in regional health services. Enterprises that can deliver high-quality, integrated health services and have a strong track record in dealing with medium to large-scale public health contracts would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with capabilities to innovate within regulated frameworks will find this tender conducive for business development within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NCC1722 Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

A fully integrated sexual health service under the Provider Selection Regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060651-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£16,251,378 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

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