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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, located in Ayr, has successfully awarded a contract titled "Sexual Health and BBV prevention, Testing & Treatment Support Service" in the health industry category. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the award and contract stage as of 9th June 2026. With services to be delivered in Ayrshire and Arran, the contract was signed on 4th June 2026 and is valued at £360,000. The tender, registered under the ID AA-202-26, followed an electronic submission method and had its bid period ending on 9th April 2026. The Terrence Higgins Trust, a supplier based in Glasgow, was selected for the role.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on sexual health and BBV prevention. Having been an open procurement, it provided an accessible platform for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, as evidenced by the successful bid from the Terrence Higgins Trust, a recognised SME. Companies with expertise in health service provision and community support services can find valuable growth opportunities in such tenders, especially if they are able to offer innovative solutions and community benefits aligned with public sector needs.

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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

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=JUN557566
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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