--- title: "3173_19A HIV Self-Sampling Service (Public Health England)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7050a007-f89d-43f2-97c4-9bc61493cd05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7050a007-f89d-43f2-97c4-9bc61493cd05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7050a007-f89d-43f2-97c4-9bc61493cd05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7050a007-f89d-43f2-97c4-9bc61493cd05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2019-08-29" --- # 3173_19A HIV Self-Sampling Service (Public Health England) Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7050a007-f89d-43f2-97c4-9bc61493cd05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7050a007-f89d-43f2-97c4-9bc61493cd05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7050a007-f89d-43f2-97c4-9bc61493cd05.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) seeking to establish a national framework agreement for the "3173_19A HIV Self-Sampling Service". This initiative is categorised under laboratory services, specifically designed for individuals most at risk of HIV, including sexually active persons aged 16 and over. The framework will primarily serve PHE and English local authorities, with an estimated total value of £2 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and will conclude by 31st March 2022, with an option for an 18-month extension. Tender submissions were required to be completed by 12:00 midday on 28th May 2019, using the open procurement method. The tender was published on 25th April 2019, and the procurement process is currently complete. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in healthcare and laboratory services. Firms that specialise in online health services, self-sampling kits, and testing facilities would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. By engaging with this contract, businesses can contribute to increasing HIV awareness and testing amongst at-risk populations while potentialising their growth in the public health sector. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to establish a national framework agreement with a single provider to provide an online HIV self-sampling and results management service for most at risk populations. The aim of this service is to provide a cost effective and clinically robust remote HIV Self-Sampling Service for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and over. Emphasis will be placed on increasing testing for HIV amongst most at risk groups including MSM and black African populations. The service will be paid for by the customer and will be free to the service user. The framework will be primarily for use by PHE and all English local authorities with Public Health responsibilities (170 in England). Its use will not be mandatory. The Framework is primarily intended to be accessed by Public Health England and English local authorities; however it will be open for use by any public body/contracting authority being either: a) Public Health England; c) any local authority in England; or b) the NHS Commissioning Board; d) any clinical commissioning group, NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust in England The provider will design, host, manage and maintain a secure and accessible user-friendly interface that provides access to free remote sampling services, the supply of self-sampling kits for capillary or finger-tip blood sampling, testing of samples, appropriate results management and onward referral for treatment and care following diagnosis. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 18 months, taking the maximum period available to 4 years. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 3173_19A d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 28/05/2019 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 3173_19A d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 28/05/2019 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4939bfe-a5d3-401a-9059-617d7fc0a51b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 2019 | | Award date | 6 Aug 2019 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SH:24 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2019 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4939bfe-a5d3-401a-9059-617d7fc0a51b - 24 May 2019 at 10:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0eb279c-077e-4360-b68a-b250ca2e6bc7 - 10 May 2019 at 11:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0eb279c-077e-4360-b68a-b250ca2e6bc7 - 10 May 2019 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0eb279c-077e-4360-b68a-b250ca2e6bc7 - 25 Apr 2019 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0eb279c-077e-4360-b68a-b250ca2e6bc7 - 25 Apr 2019 at 15:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863da9a1-1282-494c-b04f-9e296986749b - 4 Mar 2019 at 11:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a07d075-e934-4985-a07c-49c0d5575a79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4939bfe-a5d3-401a-9059-617d7fc0a51b 29th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0eb279c-077e-4360-b68a-b250ca2e6bc7 24th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863da9a1-1282-494c-b04f-9e296986749b 25th April 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a07d075-e934-4985-a07c-49c0d5575a79 4th March 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html East Midlands Tenders eProcurement portal - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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