--- title: "Essex Integrated Sexual Health Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-094d9760-e6bb-4d17-a702-fd69c70a1102" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-094d9760-e6bb-4d17-a702-fd69c70a1102" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-094d9760-e6bb-4d17-a702-fd69c70a1102.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-094d9760-e6bb-4d17-a702-fd69c70a1102.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-18" --- # Essex Integrated Sexual Health Service Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-094d9760-e6bb-4d17-a702-fd69c70a1102 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-094d9760-e6bb-4d17-a702-fd69c70a1102) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-094d9760-e6bb-4d17-a702-fd69c70a1102.json) ## Summary The Essex Integrated Sexual Health Service is currently tendered by Essex County Council, with a total value of £65,317,000 for a seven-year contract, including a potential three-year extension valued at approximately £30,587,000. This open procurement process is categorised under health and social work services and is set to conclude the tender period on 16 September 2022. The service aims to enhance sexual health services in England, targeting vulnerable groups predominantly affected by sexual health issues. The contract's operational phase is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2023 and extend to 1 April 2030, with the initial publication date noted as 18 July 2022. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focusing on sexual health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement as they may be well-placed to offer innovative solutions tailored to the diverse needs of the population. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility in the public sector and potentially expand their service delivery capabilities in addressing public health challenges. ## Notice Good sexual health enables healthy relationships, planned pregnancies, and prevention of disease. It is important to all individuals throughout their life course and contributes to maintaining and improving population health. Most of the adult population of England are sexually active and access to high quality sexual health services improves the health and wellbeing of both individuals and populations. The Government has set out its ambitions for improving sexual health in its publication, A Framework for Sexual Health Improvement in England (2013). An updated version of this framework is expected in summer 2022. Sexual ill health is not equally distributed within the population. Strong links exist between deprivation and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), teenage conceptions, and abortions, with the highest burden borne by women, men who have sex with men (MSM), teenagers, young adults and black and minority ethnic (BME) groups. Similarly, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the UK disproportionately affects MSM and Black Africans. Some groups at higher risk of poor sexual health face stigma and discrimination, which can influence their decisions and ability to access services Additional information: The value given in the contract notice for the seven year contract period must not exceed PS65,317,000. The value given in the contract notices includes the three year extension option which on the assumption of the same incremental rise applied in other years would equate to PS30,587,000. This is subject to approval and assumptions may change. In addition the value in the contract notice includes scope to allow for additional services in the case of un-foreseen circumstances up to a maximum of PS13,063,000, the value being 20% of the maximum seven year contract cost. Any requirements for variations would be dealt with as a contract variation under the terms of the contract and subject to approval and funds being available. Therefore the contract notice total amount = Contract Value-PS65,317,000 add Three year extension- PS30,587,000 add Additional scope- PS13,063,000 = PS108,967,000 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c968687-645b-44e5-9a04-c9d6e8471a82 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 1 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,317,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2022 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c968687-645b-44e5-9a04-c9d6e8471a82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c968687-645b-44e5-9a04-c9d6e8471a82 18th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2ba74003-bee1-ec11-8115-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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