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TenderUpdate

23 Jul 2026 at 15:29

Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service aimed at delivering high-quality care to residents, focusing on those at higher risk of poor access to services. The procurement process, governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health and Social Care Services Regulations 2023, utilises an open procurement method with competitive processes as outlined in Regulation 11. The tender relates to family-planning services within the health sector, specifically classified under CPV code 85312330, and services are to be delivered in Sandwell, UKG37. The tender process is currently in the update stage, with suppliers required to submit proposals by 24 August 2026 at 13:00 hours. The service contract is set to start on 1 April 2027 and will initially run for three years, with a possible extension of up to two more years, ending on 31 March 2032.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in sexual health and family planning. Companies with experience in managed health services, robust financial backing, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration, and compliance with UK GDPR and health and safety standards are well-suited to apply. With a total contract value of £11,154,660, this project affords substantial financial rewards and the chance to impact local health outcomes. The open procedure allows new entrants to consider applying, facilitating potential partnerships or consortia arrangements to enhance service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Sandwell Integrated Sexual Health Services

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring an Integrated Sexual Health Service ("ISH") which aims to support all our residents, with the best quality of care to live a healthy sexual and reproductive life, free of discrimination, coercion, exploitation and violence. The Service will be shaped around the needs of the local population with the focus on meeting the needs of those at highest risk of poor access to and outcomes from services. This Procurement Process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as set out in Part 2; Regulation 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Council will be following The Competitive Process (Regulation 11) under the Provider Selection Regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring an Integrated Sexual Health Service ("ISH") which aims to support all our residents, with the best quality of care to live a healthy sexual and reproductive life, free of discrimination, coercion, exploitation and violence. The Service will be shaped around the needs of the local population with the focus on meeting the needs of those at highest risk of poor access to and outcomes from services. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council intends to enter into ONE Contract for the provision of the Sandwell Integrated Sexual Health Service, proposed contracting arrangements are not limited and, for example, be with one provider, a provider with sub-contracting arrangements or consortia. Any proposed contracting arrangement is subject to the Evaluation Methodology outlined in the Invitation to Tender document(s). The Sandwell Integrated Sexual Health Service Contract will be for a period of 3 Years from 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with the option to extend, subject to review, for up to a maximum of 2 Years from 01 April 2030 to 31 March 2032. This Procurement Process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as set out in Part 2; Regulation 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Council will be following The Competitive Process (Regulation 11) under the Provider Selection Regime. Further information about the requirements of the service and the procurement process can be found in the tender pack attached to this project. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 24 August 2026 at 13:00 hours

Renewal: 3 Years from 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with the option to extend, subject to review, for up to a further maximum period of 2 Years from 01 April 2030 to 31 March 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d229
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069931-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£11,154,660 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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