--- title: "Sexual health and wellbeing insights amongst migrant communities in Kent aged 45+" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b8a11f6-b7b9-484c-8e2c-45eaf1206ce4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b8a11f6-b7b9-484c-8e2c-45eaf1206ce4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b8a11f6-b7b9-484c-8e2c-45eaf1206ce4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b8a11f6-b7b9-484c-8e2c-45eaf1206ce4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-21" --- # Sexual health and wellbeing insights amongst migrant communities in Kent aged 45+ Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b8a11f6-b7b9-484c-8e2c-45eaf1206ce4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b8a11f6-b7b9-484c-8e2c-45eaf1206ce4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b8a11f6-b7b9-484c-8e2c-45eaf1206ce4.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is currently conducting a tender process for a project titled "Sexual health and wellbeing insights amongst migrant communities in Kent aged 45+". This initiative is part of the SHIFT programme, which aims to enhance sexual health services for those over 45, particularly targeting socio-economically disadvantaged groups. The tender is classified under research and development consultancy services, and the closing date for submissions is 5th May 2021. The subsequent contract period is scheduled to commence on 12th May 2021 and will last until 6th August 2021. Interested parties can submit their proposals through the Kent Business Portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, health consulting, and community engagement, particularly those with experience in working with migrant populations or socio-economically disadvantaged groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on inclusive and targeted approaches to addressing the sexual health needs of the over-45 age group. This is an excellent opportunity for relevant organisations to contribute to an impactful initiative while expanding their client base within the public health sector. ## Notice SHIFT - Sexual Health In the over ForTy-fives is part of the Interreg 2Seas Mers Zeeen programme and has been running from 1st March 2019 with completion by the 30th September 2022. It receives funding from the European Regional Development Fund, and collectively has a budget of over EUR4 million involving partners from the UK, the Netherlands, France and Belgium. The aim of SHIFT is to empower people aged over 45 to improve their sexual health & wellbeing, and participate in sexual health services. It has additional and specific focus on socio-economically disadvantaged groups across the 2Seas area. Studies in/beyond Europe (eg WHO's Sexual Health Throughout Life) highlight the need for older people to have better access to sexual health support/care. These identify that older age groups are rarely a focus in European & domestic policies across the 2Seas area. The correlation is clear between the rise in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) rates and this gap in service use. The over-45s at greater risk are generally those entering new sexual relationships after a period of monogamy, often post-menopausal (removing the issue of pregnancy, without thought to STIs). Our engagement with relevant services suggests a lack of knowledge/tools for health services approaching the issue and offering information/treatment. Within this target group, partner research has shown that groups with one or more socio-economic disadvantages (homeless people/sex workers/non-native language speakers/migrants) are at even greater risk of being unaware of their sexual health and unable to access support or appropriate services. Kent County Council's Public Health team are now seeking a Provider to support this project. This will require carrying out insight work with one of the target groups, namely the migrant population in Kent, and enabling individuals within this population group to participate and offer insights into their opinion and points of view regarding their sexual and reproductive health needs and how best Kent services can help meet those needs. Interested bidders can apply using the Kent Business Portal: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a91ec7-2289-4060-b7a1-c01b51a14174 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2021 - 6 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 21 Apr 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a91ec7-2289-4060-b7a1-c01b51a14174 - 21 Apr 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e561cbc2-0ebf-4dbc-8258-9b29cc0af380 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a91ec7-2289-4060-b7a1-c01b51a14174 21st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e561cbc2-0ebf-4dbc-8258-9b29cc0af380 21st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e3f6af2f-8ea2-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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