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title: "Soft Market Testing Exercise - Integrated Sexual Health Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-17"
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# Soft Market Testing Exercise - Integrated Sexual Health Services

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d2c77f-8009-409a-9359-5016a3564fb2

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council is currently conducting a Soft Market Testing Exercise for Integrated Sexual Health Services, with the aim to identify potential providers for a new contract set to commence on 1 July 2022. The engagement phase is part of the planning process, and interested parties must complete the Soft Market Testing Exercise Questionnaire, which is available through the NEPO Tendering Portal. The deadline for submissions is 4 June 2021, and the services are expected to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the category of health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care, particularly those specialising in integrated health services. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to deliver comprehensive sexual health services will be well-positioned to compete. As the council seeks to understand market interest and capacity, this is an advantageous moment for potential providers to showcase their expertise and innovative solutions in response to the council's needs.

## Notice

The Council's contract for the provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service expires June 2022. This soft market testing exercise is being carried out to determine interest in providing the new contract due to commence 1 July 2022. If you are interested in this future opportunity, could you please complete and return the Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) Questionnaire. The SMTE Questionnaire is available through the NEPO Tendering Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f476e5-ea72-41e1-84af-15fe9870af82 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 08:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f476e5-ea72-41e1-84af-15fe9870af82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f476e5-ea72-41e1-84af-15fe9870af82
  17th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
  Access to the Soft Market Test Exercise Questionnaire

## Provenance

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