--- title: "Provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32adf7ae-ef87-4954-ac56-ec5db77830d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32adf7ae-ef87-4954-ac56-ec5db77830d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32adf7ae-ef87-4954-ac56-ec5db77830d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32adf7ae-ef87-4954-ac56-ec5db77830d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-11" --- # Provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32adf7ae-ef87-4954-ac56-ec5db77830d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32adf7ae-ef87-4954-ac56-ec5db77830d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32adf7ae-ef87-4954-ac56-ec5db77830d7.json) ## Summary The Warrington Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service" aimed at residents within the local authority areas of Warrington and Halton. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is in the Tender stage, with applications due by 3rd August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and run until 31st March 2024, with a total estimated value of £17,360,000. The procurement is being conducted through traditional means, and interested parties can submit their applications via the specified online platform. This contracted service presents a significant opportunity for SMEs looking to expand in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in sexual health services and community health initiatives. Businesses with capabilities in providing evidence-based, high-quality sexual health interventions, especially those focusing on prevention and community engagement, would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. The expected service delivery aims to improve sexual health outcomes and address health inequalities, making this an ideal project for organisations committed to public health and community wellbeing. ## Notice Warrington Borough Council and Halton Borough Council would like to jointly procure an Integrated Sexual Health Service for the residents of the two local authority areas. Our vision is to improve the sexual health and wellbeing of the people living in Warrington and Halton. We aim to do this by commissioning an innovative sexual health service which responds to a changing environment of sexual health and relationship needs. The service will aim to build an open culture where everyone is able to make informed and responsible choices about relationships and sex. The service will take the lead in reducing health inequalities and improving sexual health outcomes. The service will play a key role in delivering both preventative and treatment interventions that will allow people to make informed decisions about relationships, sex and sexual health, building personal resilience and promoting healthy choices. The service will aim to improve sexual health by delivering a range of interventions across the life course, with a focus on community based preventative services that will reduce the demand on specialist services. The service will provide open and easy access to evidence-based, cost-effective, high quality contraception and prevention services as well as the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections. The service will deliver both clinic based activity and outreach, and will identify targeted locations and convenient times to ensure that high risk groups are supported to achieve good sexual health. The service will ensure that it provides equitable access to services across the geography of both Warrington and Halton. The Service will support service delivery against the three, main sexual health Public Health Outcome Framework measures: * Under 18 yrs. conceptions * Chlamydia detection (15-24 yrs.) * People presenting with HIV at a late stage of infection In addition, it will deliver the following outcomes to improve the sexual health in the local population as a whole with all work based on local needs assessments to recognise risk changes in the population: * Early diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and prevention of onwards transmission, including providing Chlamydia screening for 15 to 24 year olds and early identification of HIV * Reducing unintended/unplanned pregnancies * Prompt access to psychosexual therapies * Reducing health inequalities The service will provide the following core elements as a minimum: o Self-management and care support o Provision of sexual health promotion, information and advice o Basic and intermediate care (level 1 & 2) Sexual Health Services o Complex (level 3) Sexual Health Services o A digital offer, through which service users can access appointments, order testing kits or condoms and receive information and advice All applications will be made via www.the-chest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9984c3-5a3e-468d-9aac-72b1ee100974 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,360,000 | | 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA1 2NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2018 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9984c3-5a3e-468d-9aac-72b1ee100974 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9984c3-5a3e-468d-9aac-72b1ee100974 11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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