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title: "3173_19 HIV Self-Sampling Service (Public Health England)"
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# 3173_19 HIV Self-Sampling Service (Public Health England)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19f7840e-eb89-4e7c-ba75-f03be8384382

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Espo, which seeks to establish a national framework agreement for the "3173_19 HIV Self-Sampling Service" coordinated by Public Health England. The contract is classified under laboratory services and involves the provision of an online HIV self-sampling service along with bulk supply of self-sampling kits and optional syphilis testing. The tender is currently in the awarded stage, with a procurement method described as open. The tender period is expected to end on 18 December 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019, lasting until 31 March 2022 with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The total value of the contract is £2,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in public health services, laboratory services, and healthcare administration. Companies with expertise in online service delivery, health-related product distribution, and community health initiatives will be well-suited to participate. As eligibility extends to multiple local authorities and health trusts across England, this framework provides a valuable avenue for businesses to expand their reach within the public health sector.

## Notice

Public Health England is seeking to establish a national framework agreement with a single provider for an online HIV self-sampling service. The framework is mainly for online access by individual service users in areas where the service is commissioned; however the service also includes the supply of self-sampling kits ordered in bulk offline and optional additional syphilis testing, both of which are expected to be comparatively smallvolumes. The service is intended for use by PHE and English local authorities but the NHS Commissioning Board; any local authority in England; any clinical commissioning group, NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust in England will also be eligible users. The expected framework period is 1.4.19 to 31.3.22, with the option to extend up to 12 further months. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3173_19' d)Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76598913-1e1d-41dc-ab51-a42d40b13371 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 15:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76598913-1e1d-41dc-ab51-a42d40b13371
- 28 Nov 2018 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76598913-1e1d-41dc-ab51-a42d40b13371
- 29 Oct 2018 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76598913-1e1d-41dc-ab51-a42d40b13371

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76598913-1e1d-41dc-ab51-a42d40b13371
  7th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8fea7b31-a67e-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
  EastMids Tenders eProcurement portal

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