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title: "Provision of Specialist Sexual Health Service - PSR Direct Award Process C"
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# Provision of Specialist Sexual Health Service - PSR Direct Award Process C

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef8c13de-a22b-4957-9552-c9d7ab423215

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Specialist Sexual Health Service, classified under the health services industry (CPV code 85100000). The tender has advanced to the award stage, with a formal contract awarded, valued at £12,000,000. The procurement involved a direct award process, completed pursuant to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Awarded to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the contract covers services in England and runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, following a tender period that ended on 27 September 2024. Key contact for the buying organisation, Blackpool Council, is Helen Thompson, who can be reached via email at helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in providing specialised medical services. The direct award to a large NHS Foundation Trust indicates that entities with substantial operational capacities and healthcare expertise are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are also considered for suitability, indicating that smaller and community-focused providers may find opportunities in partnerships or subcontracting roles within large-scale health service provision contracts. This framework facilitates diverse business involvement, fostering a competitive and inclusive procurement environment.

## Notice

Provision of Specialist Sexual Health Service 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b648b96-5aa4-460c-ae24-07ef61106168 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b648b96-5aa4-460c-ae24-07ef61106168

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b648b96-5aa4-460c-ae24-07ef61106168
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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