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title: "Provision of a Postal STI Testing Service with Online Requesting"
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# Provision of a Postal STI Testing Service with Online Requesting

Buyer: LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38e1c92d-8824-43d1-816f-1053a57e9d18

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## Summary

The Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Postal STI Testing Service with Online Requesting". This procurement falls under the community health services category, aiming to enhance access to sexual health testing for Luton’s diverse population, particularly those facing difficulties in attending clinics. The tender was published on 9th March 2017, with submissions due by 23rd March 2017. The contract is valued at £40,000 and is planned to commence on 3rd April 2017, concluding on 31st March 2018. The procurement process follows an open procedure, inviting competitive bids from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and digital services sectors, especially those focusing on innovative health solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in community health service provision or online healthcare platforms would find this tender particularly relevant. The initiative aims to improve STI testing availability, which aligns with the needs of public health, thus providing a potential competitive edge for businesses aiming to offer accessible and user-friendly healthcare services.

## Notice

At present Luton Sexual Health provides integrated sexual health services across two sites, at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital and at the Luton Walk In Centre. Services are provided six days per week with extended opening hours, but further avenues are sought in order to make STI testing available to our local population. Luton Borough has a diverse population with high levels of deprivation, and it is hoped that an online service with postal testing will facilitate access to STI screening and treatment for those who find it difficult to attend sexual health services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0a23b7-1a38-40d0-902e-786333c94fc3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU4 0DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Poets |
| Westminster constituency | Luton North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0a23b7-1a38-40d0-902e-786333c94fc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0a23b7-1a38-40d0-902e-786333c94fc3
  9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR139952
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ldh.nhs.uk/corporate-information/tenders/

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