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Peer Support in relation to Opt-out Borne Virus (BBV) testing Emergency Depart

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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30 Jul 2026 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust procured health and social work services to provide peer support linked to opt-out blood-borne virus testing in emergency departments. The service supports people through the difficult period following a new HIV diagnosis, using a peer group network. Delivery is associated with the Trust’s hospital service in Poole, Dorset. The procurement covers one service requirement and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is therefore relevant to organisations with experience of HIV support, peer-led health services, patient advocacy or related support delivered alongside acute hospital pathways. The requirement is focused on practical and emotional support for people newly diagnosed with HIV rather than on clinical testing or laboratory services.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct below-threshold procedure without competition. The award was recorded on 30 July 2026 to The Terrence Higgins Trust for £86,300 excluding VAT (£103,560 including VAT). The awarded service period is 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a scheduled signature deadline of 28 August 2026. The award includes an option to extend and a stated 12-month extension, with renewal available. There is one lot, covering the full peer-support requirement. The contract was evaluated as a health and social work service, and the process was conducted under the Procurement Act 2023. The selected supplier is a small or medium-sized organisation.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust for specialist peer support connected to emergency-department blood-borne virus testing and new HIV diagnoses. A credible future competitor would need an established HIV support capability, trusted peer networks and the ability to engage people at a sensitive point immediately after diagnosis. Experience supporting patients alongside NHS or acute hospital services would be directly relevant, as would strong safeguarding, confidentiality, referral and partnership arrangements. The requirement is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that delivery can be led by a focused specialist organisation rather than only a large healthcare contractor. Organisations that can evidence consistent peer-led outcomes and reliable service capacity would be well placed when this buyer next reviews the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peer Support in relation to Opt-out Borne Virus (BBV) testing Emergency Depart

Notice Description

supporting population through a peer group network, at one of the most difficult times, being newly diagnosed as HIV positive

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072234-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£86,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Terrence Higgins Trust

Further Information

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