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title: "Integrated Sexual Health Service in Somerset"
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# Integrated Sexual Health Service in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ef55d7-1d88-4146-912f-cbc504ee07b4

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## Summary

The Somerset Council is inviting tenders for an Integrated Sexual Health Service in Somerset. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The tender deadline is June 5, 2023, with a contract period starting from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in providing these specialised services in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those focused on sexual health and outreach services, would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The proactive approach of the Somerset Council towards reducing health inequalities and preventing STI transmission creates a niche for service providers offering targeted prevention and outreach services. Companies with expertise in sexual health promotion and management are well-positioned to compete effectively in this open procurement process.

## Notice

A specialist integrated sexual health service (ISHS) provides service users with open access to confidential, non-judgemental services including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBV) testing (including HIV), treatment and management; HIV prevention including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE); the full range of contraceptive provision; health promotion and prevention including relevant vaccination. In addition to the standard ISHS service requirements the SWISH service specification has a greater focus on targeted prevention and outreach services to reduce inequalities in access and prevent unplanned pregnancies and the acquisition and transmission of STIs in target populations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24cc749-c1dd-44c0-81e0-5cc6ded23cca |
| 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 | 5 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,034,382 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 May 2023 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24cc749-c1dd-44c0-81e0-5cc6ded23cca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24cc749-c1dd-44c0-81e0-5cc6ded23cca
  5th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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