Tender

Sexual Health and BBV prevention, Testing & Treatment Support Service

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is currently overseeing an open procurement process for a contract titled "Sexual Health and BBV prevention, Testing & Treatment Support Service" within the Health industry category. The contract, valued at £360,000, is focused on services in Ayrshire and Arran, UKM region. The tender process is active, with an end date for submissions set for 9th April 2026 at 16:00. Following the tender submission, the award period starts on 17th April 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, permitting electronic submissions as detailed on the Public Contracts Scotland web portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for health service providers specialising in sexual health and blood-borne virus prevention, testing, and treatment. Businesses adept at providing health services can leverage this contract to expand their operational reach and strengthen their regional presence. Organisations offering innovative health solutions, capable of managing services efficiently within the stipulated 36-month contract period, including possible extensions, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Community benefits are expected to be included, aligning with public sector procurement policies and providing an additional avenue for impactful service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexual Health and BBV prevention, Testing & Treatment Support Service

Notice Description

Sexual Health and BBV prevention, Testing & Treatment Support Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sexual Health and BBV prevention, Testing & Treatment Support Service

Renewal: contract 12 months with optional 2 x 12 month extensions = 36 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826116
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551392
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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