Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/ProSpend__Proc_Contract__c/a07Pz00001kghJ2IAI/view#:~:text=Contract%20Name-,Impact%20of%20HPV%20self%2Dtesting%2D%20insights%20%26%20good%20practice%20in%20FGM%2C%20sexual%20abuse%26trauma,-Edit%20Contra

NHS England

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

12 Aug 2026 at 14:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is commissioning health and research services to improve access to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed cervical screening for women and people with a cervix who have experienced female genital mutilation, sexual abuse or other trauma. The work supports the NHS objective of eliminating cervical cancer in England. It covers five phases: exploring access to HPV self-testing and screening; reviewing international interventions and effective care pathways; assessing existing practitioner resources and training; engaging cervical screening sample takers and other practitioners to identify competence and training gaps; and trialling and evaluating new training or supporting assets with a small practitioner group. The work is focused on England and involves engagement with healthcare practitioners, specialist services, stakeholders and relevant charities.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: NHS England invited offers through an open, below-threshold competition. There is one lot for the complete service. Enquiries had to be submitted by 9 September 2026 at 5:00pm, and bids were due by 18 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract period is 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT (£72,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 80% for technical and social value, including 70% technical and 10% social value, and 20% for the commercial element. Electronic submission is allowed, with bids submitted through the Atamis e-tendering portal. The opportunity is identified as health services and research services.

This opportunity suits research, healthcare improvement, public health, cervical screening and specialist trauma-informed practice organisations, including small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Relevant suppliers will need to understand HPV self-testing, cervical screening pathways and the barriers faced by people affected by female genital mutilation, sexual abuse and trauma. Strong capability in culturally competent and trauma-informed approaches is central, alongside experience of reviewing published evidence and international practice, mapping existing education and training, and consulting healthcare professionals. The work also calls for skills in co-producing practical learning assets such as e-learning or video content, working with cervical screening sample takers and charities, then piloting training and evaluating changes in practitioner confidence, competence and knowledge.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/ProSpend__Proc_Contract__c/a07Pz00001kghJ2IAI/view#:~:text=Contract%20Name-,Impact%20of%20HPV%20self%2Dtesting%2D%20insights%20%26%20good%20practice%20in%20FGM%2C%20sexual%20abuse%26trauma,-Edit%20Contra

Notice Description

With the planned roll-out of HPV self-testing, we may see improvements in uptake rates, however there will still be a need for cervical screening for those where self-testing indicates high risk HPV, meaning that there will be an ongoing need to provide culturally competent and trauma informed interventions in cervical screening services. Previous insights suggest that although there are a small number of specialist services concentrated in major cities in England which provide a range of women's health services for women who have experienced FGM, including cervical screening, many women are unaware of these or are unable to access them. This project aims to ensure that there is sufficient access to culturally sensitive trauma informed staff able to respond to this need. This will support the objectives of the NHS England " Cervical cancer elimination by 2040 - plan for England. The project will consist of 5 phases: 1. Explore accessibility to HPV self-testing and cervical screening for victims of sexual abuse/trauma/FGM (working with stakeholders). 2. Scope interventions deployed in other countries to ensure self-testing and screening is accessible for these groups. Comprehensive review of published material detailing effective pathways into and subsequent to HPV self-testing, including how those with positive high risk HPV tests are supported in cervical screening. 3. Scope existing educational and informational resources and training in England for healthcare practitioners. Scope what existing educational and informational resources and training has been developed/evaluated to equip healthcare practitioners in supporting women and people with a cervix who have experienced FGM and other types of trauma to engage in HPV self-testing and cervical screening 4. Engage with practitioners to assess current competence and confidence. Engage with practitioners including CS sample takers to assess extent to which they are trained in TIC and how confident they are in their skills and competence in providing TIC, including those in GP and specialist settings. Identify knowledge and training gaps and co-produce any assets required to address identified gaps, e.g. development of content/e-learning /video to include in the NHS Cervical Screening Sample Taker Update Training - (working with relevant sexual abuse/trauma charities). 5. Trial assets and training and evaluate impact with a small group of practitioners Trial a selected set of assets and training with a small group of practitioners supported by training and evaluate the impact on their reported competence and confidence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e2af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076814-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...