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title: "Market Engagement-DHSC: OHID: National HIV and Syphilis Self-Sampling Framework"
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# Market Engagement-DHSC: OHID: National HIV and Syphilis Self-Sampling Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02aa6822-c693-4e08-a7d9-98e042d59942

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is in the planning stage of a tender entitled "Market Engagement-DHSC: OHID: National HIV and Syphilis Self-Sampling Framework." This procurement, classified under health services, seeks to establish a single provider framework for a remote HIV and Syphilis Self-Sampling Service, aimed at sexually active individuals aged 16 and over. The estimated contract value is £3.9 million, with a contract term of 24 months and an option for two 12-month extensions. Interested parties must submit their Market Engagement Questionnaire by 1st June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health services industry, particularly those specialising in medical services and self-testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with innovative solutions for remote healthcare delivery. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in a vital public health sector.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to set up a single provider framework for the delivery of a cost effective and clinically robust remote HIV and Syphilis Self-Sampling Service for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and over. This framework will replace an existing provision. Some changes are being introduced in the requirements with the need to offer self-testing. Intended contract term: 24 months with the option to extend for further 24 months ( 12+12) Estimated contract value (including extensions): PS3,900,000 excl. of VAT The DHSC is issuing this early engagement to seek information and feedback from the market to gain better understanding of the intelligence, costing model and appetite for this project. For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from the market that may inform the final specification and/or procurement approach to the services. This market engagement process do not form part of the formal procurement process. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis. A Market Engagement Questionnaire, a presentation and draft Specifications are attached to this notice and they will also be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this Market Engagement in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Market Engagement, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project to appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the completed questionnaire, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the Market Engagement. Alternatively, the completed questionnaire can be returned via email ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk quoting 'HIV Framework'. The deadline to submit the questionnaire: no later than 1st June 2022, 5pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade68dd-6044-4f6a-9962-1b04f7f55815 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 11:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade68dd-6044-4f6a-9962-1b04f7f55815

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade68dd-6044-4f6a-9962-1b04f7f55815
  16th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IAtl/jtcYLHo4vxkUywz9rhcrjeXdonStpdDX86FX90Fa.Q4
  Specificationv8
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IAtg/gOVTLSOb__drOY4cxU7LJ7mh0iEzvniKOCt1o6oktuE
  Pre-market
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IAtR/hDvfJdRRuhQmQeXSm2VWo3Benlz49ncafr5KKyyfaEs
  Market Consultation Questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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