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title: "Freetest.me - Online STI Screening"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON"
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# Freetest.me - Online STI Screening

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80cbae9a-8347-4cf8-a94f-9a265df4a691

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## Summary

The London Borough of Sutton awarded a contract for "Freetest.me - Online STI Screening," which involves initiatives to improve sexual health among young people by increasing chlamydia screening. The tender falls under the "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" category and focuses on the enhancement of public health services within England. The award was announced on 29th March 2023, and the contract spans from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement method used was specified as "Other," and the contract has reached the Award stage, with Preventx Limited selected as the supplier for this crucial public health initiative.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare services industry to expand their foothold in the public sector. The project prioritises those capable of providing efficient and accessible STI screening solutions, specifically targeting the youth demographic. Businesses with expertise in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care product distribution are well-positioned to benefit, particularly those that can support innovative online health initiatives. The contract highlights the increasing need for digital health solutions, prompting potential growth avenues for businesses that can adapt to this burgeoning sector.

## Notice

Regular sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing is essential for looking after the health of young people, who are significantly affected by STIs. Chlamydia is the most common STI in England, with 15-24 year olds accounting for 63% of chlamydia diagnoses in the UK. The National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NSCP) evidences a need for increased chlamydia surveillance for those most at risk and provides an evidence base for routine testing of all sexually active under-25s. In the Framework for Sexual Health Improvement in England (which corresponds to the NCSP) improving chlamydia diagnosis amongst 15-24 year olds as a key outcome for local authorities to prioritise. The contract is for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for 12 further months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a9cc81-f97d-469f-9314-d6b531a29035 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREVENTX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a9cc81-f97d-469f-9314-d6b531a29035

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a9cc81-f97d-469f-9314-d6b531a29035
  29th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sutton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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