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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 13:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process summarised herein concerns a contract managed by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Peer Support in relation to Opt-out Borne Virus (BBV) testing Emergency Depart," is focused on the health and social work services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract award scheduled to be signed by 28th August 2026. The contract is set to run from 1st September 2026 until 31st March 2027, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold and without competition, highlighting a streamlined process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those specialising in supporting newly diagnosed HIV positive individuals. It is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on peer support networks. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive support services will find this procurement process conducive to expanding their market presence within the UK's National Health Service framework. The contract was awarded to The Terrence Higgins Trust, indicating that organisations with strong experience in health advocacy and support stand a good chance in similar future tenders.

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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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
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

THE TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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