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24 Jul 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "The Zone - Young People's Sexual Health Services Plymouth" has been initiated by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government authority located in Truro, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, showcasing its focus on providing vital sexual health services to young people in the region. The procurement, tagged as an award and contract, completed with the award date on 24th July 2026, and the service contract was actively signed on 20th February 2025. The service delivery period is scheduled from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method utilised was below the threshold, with an unknown type, reflecting a potentially streamlined tendering approach suited for specific public health initiatives.

This tender exemplifies a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering youth-oriented health programmes. Youth Enquiry Service (Plymouth) Limited, a large and socially responsible supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation that successfully engaged with this procurement process. Companies equipped to provide contraception advice, Chlamydia screening, and pregnancy testing services would find this contract beneficial for growth. The focus on community service, confidentiality, and a targeted approach toward young people's health needs marks this as an ideal opportunity for socially-conscious enterprises aiming to expand their foothold in the public sector health market.

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Notice Title

The Zone - Young People's Sexual Health Services Plymouth

Notice Description

To provide confidential contraception and sexual health advice and support and information about long term methods of contraception. * To act as a registration and distribution point for the C-Card condom scheme as provided by Brook. * To provide free Chlamydia screening. * To provide pregnancy testing to young people including pre and post-test support and swift referral to termination of pregnancy services if appropriate. * To routinely signpost young people to specialist contraception and sexual health sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070051-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£21,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE (PLYMOUTH

Further Information

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