--- title: "Berkshire West Sexual Health Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0adc1e3a-fd55-4374-9916-7ca3cb6ce04b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0adc1e3a-fd55-4374-9916-7ca3cb6ce04b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adc1e3a-fd55-4374-9916-7ca3cb6ce04b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adc1e3a-fd55-4374-9916-7ca3cb6ce04b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-13" --- # Berkshire West Sexual Health Services Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0adc1e3a-fd55-4374-9916-7ca3cb6ce04b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0adc1e3a-fd55-4374-9916-7ca3cb6ce04b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adc1e3a-fd55-4374-9916-7ca3cb6ce04b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Berkshire West Sexual Health Services" is being administered by Bracknell Forest Borough Council on behalf of three contracting authorities, including Reading Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, and Wokingham Borough Council. This process is currently in the award stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1 April 2020 for an initial term of five years, with the possibility of a five-year extension. The total contract value is estimated between £9,000,000 and £18,000,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure under the "Light Touch Regime," specifically for social and other specific services in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period officially closed on 10 June 2019, and the services offered will focus on community health initiatives, excluding certain specific health services as defined in the procurement documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in sexual health services and community health initiatives. Providers that focus on treatment and care (excluding HIV), contraceptive services, and sexual health promotion would be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. The contract's substantial value and its emphasis on improving health outcomes offer a pathway for growth and expansion for businesses aligned with public health objectives, facilitating collaboration with local councils and enhancing service delivery in the Berkshire West region. ## Notice Bracknell Forest Borough Council is administrating this procurement on behalf of three contracting authorities, these being, Reading Borough Council, West Berkshire Council and Wokingham Borough Council.There will be three separate contracts awarded. The Sexual Health and reproductive services will ensure that sexual health of the Berkshire West populations improve, reduce inequalities, improve sexual health outcomes, provide easily accessible information on sexual health and treatment where everyone is able to make informed and responsible choices about relationships and sex. The service will cover the levels of service identified in the specification which include: * Treatment and care for sexual health (excluding HIV) * Contraceptive services (additional to core primary care work) * Sexual health promotion * Sexual health Services mandated by legislation. but will exclude the National Chlamydia Screening programme and Sexual Health services delivered by school nurses. The Contract Period will commence on 01 April 2020 with an initial 5 year term and a discretionary 5 year extension (5+5 years). Total contract value estimated between PS9,000,000 and PS18,000,000 depending on usage and contract duration. This procurement process is being completed under the "Light Touch Regime", governing "Social and Other Specific Services" detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Councils will evaluate the tenders in stages as detailed in the procurement documents.Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal site in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest. Clarification questions can also be sent through this site ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88741768-3666-416e-a0a1-09747e33d37f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Dec 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,300,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG12 1JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2020 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88741768-3666-416e-a0a1-09747e33d37f - 10 May 2019 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5a34d1-625a-41a6-9123-277d8e3f7132 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88741768-3666-416e-a0a1-09747e33d37f 13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5a34d1-625a-41a6-9123-277d8e3f7132 10th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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