--- title: "CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF INTEGRATED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR GATESHEAD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72c28d4d-e8c9-4420-86eb-6228418c37fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72c28d4d-e8c9-4420-86eb-6228418c37fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72c28d4d-e8c9-4420-86eb-6228418c37fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72c28d4d-e8c9-4420-86eb-6228418c37fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-15" --- # CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF INTEGRATED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR GATESHEAD Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72c28d4d-e8c9-4420-86eb-6228418c37fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72c28d4d-e8c9-4420-86eb-6228418c37fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72c28d4d-e8c9-4420-86eb-6228418c37fa.json) ## Summary The Gateshead Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health services, specifically aimed at enhancing sexual health services for the local population in Gateshead, England. This open tender, classified under the health and social work services sector, has a total value of £1,125,000. The tender period will close on 19th September 2018, with the resulting contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2023. The council seeks a provider that will deliver accessible and inclusive services across both urban and rural areas, ensuring engagement with seldom-heard groups and utilizing digital platforms to facilitate service access. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on sexual health, prevention strategies, and community engagement. Companies with capabilities in digital health solutions, including online self-testing and appointment booking systems, could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The innovative approaches required by the council suggest a need for partnerships with organisations experienced in delivering tailored healthcare services that address the diverse needs of the community. ## Notice Sexual Health Services provide a range of interventions that enable people to experience healthy sexual relationships. This service will deliver sexual health services for the local population including STI and HIV testing and contraception. The service will need to have approaches for specific client groups as detailed in the specification with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention and reducing risky behaviour. We are seeking a Provider to work with the Council to deliver innovative and effective approaches to support people to access Sexual Health services across the borough. Access to the service shall be available through various channels and in locations that are inclusive and address both the urban and rural localities. Seldom heard groups will be effectively engaged. We require digital offer to support Service Users to gain access to timely interventions including an effective website that enables people to access self-help, advice and information and also make appointments. It will also include on-line offer for self-testing to increase the uptake of testing and achieve quick turn-around for effective treatment. Tenders are available for download at www.nepo.org. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af0c3df-b624-4b76-b398-d22ee50a19d6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,125,000 | | 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2018 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af0c3df-b624-4b76-b398-d22ee50a19d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af0c3df-b624-4b76-b398-d22ee50a19d6 15th August 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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