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title: "Award of East Sussex Sexual Health Services contract"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Award of East Sussex Sexual Health Services contract

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43716933-220b-414e-a577-20d0ef9118a8

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, in partnership with NHS England, has awarded the East Sussex Sexual Health Services contract to Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This contract focuses on delivering sexual health services, classified under health services (CPV: 85100000), within the South East of England. The procurement follows a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication as per PCR2015 Regulation 32. The contract begins on 1st October 2024 and extends till 30th September 2026, with the option for further extension of up to two years. The value of the contract is £12,497,435 GBP and the procurement stage is complete, with the award being updated most recently on 15th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for large healthcare providers, as the contract has a substantial value and involves a strategic partnership with local and national health authorities. However, due to the procurement method, the contract was not suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in healthcare services, especially those with experience in collaborative health programmes, would have been ideal contenders for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council, in collaboration with NHS England who commission the HIV treatment and care services, and the Lewes prison sexual health and HIV treatment and care in-reach services, are awarding to Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust for sexual health services. This is awarded under PCR2015 Regulation 32 Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication. Whilst this is a collaboration between East Sussex County Council and NHS England, this notice is for the East Sussex County Council contract only. Additional information: A permitted under the original contract terms, the provided extension option has been utilised by the Council and the contract duration has now been extended for two (2) years commencing on 1st October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e8d09a-0d9f-4d48-b91a-5a70330fcfc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,497,435 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,497,435 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 09:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e8d09a-0d9f-4d48-b91a-5a70330fcfc4
- 19 Jul 2024 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e8d09a-0d9f-4d48-b91a-5a70330fcfc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e8d09a-0d9f-4d48-b91a-5a70330fcfc4
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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