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AA1477-TW PROVISION OF SEXUAL HEALTH AND BBV PREVENTION, TESTING AND TREATMENT SUPPORT SERVICE

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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26 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has completed a procurement process through a direct award without prior publication to Terrence Higgins Trust for the provision of sexual health and blood-borne virus prevention, testing, and treatment support services. This contract supports the organisation's commitment to ensuring the highest standard of health outcomes for the community in Ayrshire and Arran, classified under the health industry category. Located in the UKM94 region, the contract was signed on 9th July 2025 and will span 12 months. The procurement adopted a limited method to ensure continuity of this crucial service.

This opportunity, while already awarded, highlights potential business growth avenues for suppliers in the healthcare sector focusing on sexual health services. Businesses specialising in health and wellness services, particularly those with a record of supporting public health outcomes, would be well-matched to similar future tenders. This contract underscores the continued need for specialised healthcare service providers capable of delivering community-focused programmes, suggesting ongoing and future opportunities within this niche for prepared and responsive suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA1477-TW PROVISION OF SEXUAL HEALTH AND BBV PREVENTION, TESTING AND TREATMENT SUPPORT SERVICE

Notice Description

Direct Award for a further 12 months to ensure continuity of service with a specialist supplier to ensure NHS Ayrshire and Arran continues to be committed to working together to achieve the healthiest lift possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. This includes ensuring that the population has the necessary knowledge, support and access to services to enable good sexual health and wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award for a further 12 months to ensure continuity of service with a specialist supplier to ensure NHS Ayrshire and Arran continues to be committed to working together to achieve the healthiest lift possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. This includes ensuring that the population has the necessary knowledge, support and access to services to enable good sexual health and wellbeing.

Procurement Information

Direct Award for a further 12 months to ensure continuity of service with a specialist supplier to ensure NHS Ayrshire and Arran continues to be committed to working together to achieve the healthiest lift possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. This includes ensuring that the population has the necessary knowledge, support and access to services to enable good sexual health and wellbeing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805256
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,027 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 129432205

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537683
    AA1477-TW PROVISION OF SEXUAL HEALTH AND BBV PREVENTION, TESTING AND TREATMENT SUPPORT SERVICE - Direct Award for a further 12 months to ensure continuity of service with a specialist supplier to ensure NHS Ayrshire and Arran continues to be committed to working together to achieve the healthiest lift possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. This includes ensuring that the population has the necessary knowledge, support and access to services to enable good sexual health and wellbeing.

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