--- title: "National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)" published: "2022-08-02" --- # National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1aadf380-1dcf-4b75-a9e4-4bedae21bdda.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is currently undertaking a tender process for the "National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework." This initiative, classified under health and social work services, serves primarily to establish a framework agreement with one contractor to provide comprehensive self-sampling and testing services for HIV and Syphilis. The tender period ends on 18th August 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st January 2023, lasting for 24 months, with potential extensions totalling an additional 24 months. The estimated contract value stands at £4.6 million, which includes VAT. The framework is open for use by local authorities in England, NHS England, NHS Improvement, and various NHS Trusts. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in medical laboratory services and community health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the open procedure allows a broad range of competitors to participate. Companies with capabilities in online health solutions, order fulfilment, and results management are particularly well-suited to respond to this tender, which aims to enhance public health services by increasing access to testing for sexually active individuals. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care is The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to establish a national Framework Agreement with a single contractor to provide HIV sand Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing and results management services. The framework will be primarily for use by the Department of Health and Social Care, the lead Authority, but it will be opened for use by: * any local authority in England; https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online * NHS England and NHS Improvement; https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/ * any Integrated Care Board, NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust in England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ The aim of this service is to provide a cost effective and clinically robust service accessible for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and over. Emphasis will be placed on increasing testing for HIV amongst most at risk groups including gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men and black African populations. The service will be paid for by the customer and will be free to the service user. The service provision includes four elements: * User interface and access (online portal) * Fulfilment of orders (online and offline distribution) * Pathology * Results management Contract Project Reference: C72182 Contract term: 24 months with the option to extend for up to further 24 months Estimated contract value (including extensions): PS3,900,000 excluding VAT (PS4,600,000 including VAT) The opportunity will 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 opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, 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 response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ccc740-db02-46a1-8584-3ec56e74a6b1 | | 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 | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 30 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,600,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ccc740-db02-46a1-8584-3ec56e74a6b1 - 21 Jul 2022 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697e80d1-ef11-4f73-8c18-8637490616c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ccc740-db02-46a1-8584-3ec56e74a6b1 2nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697e80d1-ef11-4f73-8c18-8637490616c8 21st July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ - https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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