--- title: "Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing and Kits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-927a8a7b-c96a-4b2e-967c-726d655aeaf5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-927a8a7b-c96a-4b2e-967c-726d655aeaf5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-927a8a7b-c96a-4b2e-967c-726d655aeaf5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-927a8a7b-c96a-4b2e-967c-726d655aeaf5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLENT NHS TRUST" published: "2024-10-31" --- # Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing and Kits Buyer: SOLENT NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-927a8a7b-c96a-4b2e-967c-726d655aeaf5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-927a8a7b-c96a-4b2e-967c-726d655aeaf5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-927a8a7b-c96a-4b2e-967c-726d655aeaf5.json) ## Summary Solent NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for delivering Online STI and HIV testing and kits provision across Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire. This project falls under the Pathology Services category with an estimated value of £11,949,264 GBP. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 25 November 2024. The service contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2031. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting all eligible suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for pathology providers, especially those offering advanced online services and customer support functions. Businesses specialising in STI and HIV testing can leverage this contract to expand their presence in key regions in England. SMEs are encouraged to apply, provided they can deliver comprehensive testing kits, results processing, and customer support. The project aims to increase the use of online services, supporting high-risk groups and facilitating swift service delivery, thereby creating ample growth avenues for suppliers who can meet these requirements. ## Notice Solent NHS Trust is looking to work with one pathology provider to deliver the Online STI and HIV testing and kits provision within Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire. The main objectives are to: *Increase use of online services and remote pathways that improve scope for individuals to have their testing and advice needs met, where appropriate without face to face contact *Provide online STI self-sampling kits for asymptomatic residents aged 16 years and over, including samples from extra-genital sites for high risk groups *Provide online STI self-sampling kits for people with low risk symptoms aged 16 years and over, including samples from extra-genital sites for high risk groups *Target high risk groups, such as asymptomatic men who have sex with men (MSM), commercial sex workers who are not currently accessing SHHS *Redirect low risk asymptomatic patients from level 3 SHHS clinical service, to online services, in order to enable a faster service for this client group *Signpost anyone who is high risk but eligible for online testing to Sexual Health Promotion *Provide a customer support function for clients to contact the Pathology provider for advice or support *Evaluate the service through feedback from users *Offer an STI testing service in a non-clinical area when working with vulnerable patients that do not have IT access or unable to receive postal kits to a home address *Ensure that all residents aged 15-24 are offered a Chlamydia screen and/or can access services a chlamydia test via a remote (home) testing pathway *Provide remote testing for test of cure for Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia and Mycoplasma genitalium The service will provide: * Full STI and HIV testing for anyone over the age of 16 years. For people aged 15-24 years they will have an option to access Chlamydia only testing * Provision and dispatch of postal STI and HIV kits with options to post to requested address or national pick-up points * Results processing via a results management system that integrates with the services electronic patient record (Inform) and patient text messaging service * A service for Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire residents * There will be a separate ad hoc service available for anyone living outside of area The service model excludes: * A requirement for the pathology provider to deliver an online algorithm to identify risk and required testing, as this is already provided as part of the pre-established SHHS Electronic Patient Record system The pathology provider will be able to provide full STI testing to provide full STI testing to include: * HIV testing - 4th generation * Syphilis * Syphilis RPR for patient with past infection * Hepatitis C IgG antibody * Hepatitis B surface antigen * Chlamydia * Chlamydia Test of Cure * Gonorrhoea * Gonorrhoea Test of Cure * Mycoplasma Genitalium for Test of Cure * Extra genital site testing Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157b6387-fe79-4fe3-8e3a-5af35107818d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,949,264 | | 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 | SOLENT NHS TRUST | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO19 8BR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Thornhill | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157b6387-fe79-4fe3-8e3a-5af35107818d - 30 Sep 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad7a213-e2c6-474b-982c-27adee7e9a29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157b6387-fe79-4fe3-8e3a-5af35107818d 31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad7a213-e2c6-474b-982c-27adee7e9a29 30th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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