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Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is in the tender phase of procuring a comprehensive Sexual Health Public Service under the title "HC2635-Integrated Sexual Health_PSR". The aim is to provide open-access sexual health services, encompassing STI testing, various contraceptive services, and HIV testing among other activities. This procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and involves an open procedure methodology. The council is seeking qualified service providers to deliver these services in Wiltshire, UK, specifically focusing on three primary lots. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the Proactis portal by 12:00pm on 21st August 2026. The contract award is expected by 6th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity, with a contract value of approximately £23.68 million, divided across three lots focusing on specialist, digital, and community outreach sexual health services. It is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their footprint, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and those capable of delivering digital health solutions. Successful service providers will have the chance to contribute to the county's health infrastructure while fostering growth in a sector experiencing rising demand for integrated and accessible healthcare solutions. Businesses with a proven track record in health services delivery, especially in areas like rural healthcare outreach and innovative service models, would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HC2635-Integrated Sexual Health_PSR

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council plans to commission a comprehensive open-access sexual health services, including sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, partner notification, most contraception services, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) testing and a range of prevention and outreach activity. Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 collectively constitute the Wiltshire Integrated Sexual Health Service (WISHS) so Wiltshire Council is seeking qualified Service Providers to deliver a comprehensive Integrated service under distinct specifications. This procurement process is being managed by the Council in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract for this project will be awarded via the Competitive Process, subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1. Specialist Sexual and Reproductive Health Service in Wiltshire

Lot 1 - Specialist Sexual and Reproductive Health Service includes: * Open-access, all-age, specialist service (Levels 1-3) * Hub and spoke model across the county * Key components: * STI testing and treatment (including complex cases) * Contraception (including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)) * HIV prevention (pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) / post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)) and management pathways * Psychosexual support (SRH-related) * Clinical leadership and service oversight * Provides clinical leadership across relevant cross-lot pathways and interfaces

Options: Additional options for Mobilisation cost

Renewal: 3 Years Extension

Lot 2. Digital Sexual Health Service for Wiltshire

Lot 2 - Digital Sexual Health Service includes: * Confidential, digital-first service for Wiltshire residents * Key components: * Online triage and self-assessment * STI/HIV self-sampling kits and results * Remote prescribing and partner notification * Condom provision, and PrEP initiation, continuation and pathway management * Key access benefits: * Rural populations * Those facing stigma or access barriers * Reduces demand on face-to-face services through appropriate triage and self-management

Options: Additional options for Mobilisation cost

Renewal: 3 Years Extension

Lot 3. Community Outreach and Prevention Service in Wiltshire

Lot 3 - Community Outreach and Prevention Service (COPS) includes * Prevention-focused, non-clinical service * Key components: * Targeted outreach to priority populations * Communications and campaigns * Workforce training and system capacity building * Condom distribution schemes * Primary focus: * Improving sexual health literacy * Increasing service uptake * Tackling inequalities and barriers to access * Supports prevention, awareness and access across the wider sexual health service model

Options: Additional option for Mobilisation Cost

Renewal: 3 Years Extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071783-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,680,160 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,680,160 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-03-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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