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title: "National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework"
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# National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eff5f8e6-083c-4cc5-8d68-8636d7304463

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care in London has awarded a contract for the "National HIV/Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing Framework". The contract is valued at £3,900,000 excluding VAT and is classified under miscellaneous health services. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on the 18th of August 2022. The contract is for a 24-month term with options for a further 24-month extension, starting on the 1st of January 2023 and ending on the 31st of December 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing health services, medical laboratories services, and community services to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care. SMEs and VCSEs are suitable for this procurement. The framework aims to provide a cost-effective service accessible to sexually active individuals aged 16 and over, with a focus on increasing testing for HIV among at-risk groups. Businesses offering user interface and access, order fulfilment, pathology, and results management services can find growth opportunities in this procurement process.

## Notice

This is a National Framework Agreement with a single contractor to provide HIV sand Syphilis self-sampling and self-testing and results management services. The framework will be primarily for use by the Department of Health and Social Care, the lead Authority, but it will be opened for use by: * any local authority in England; A-Z of councils online | Local Government Association * NHS England and NHS Improvement; NHS England " Contact us * any Integrated Care Board, NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust in England (NHS England " NHS provider directory) The aim of this service is to provide a cost effective and clinically robust service accessible for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and over. Emphasis will be placed on increasing testing for HIV amongst most at risk groups including gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men and black African populations. The service will be paid for by the customer and will be free to the service user. The service provision includes four elements: * User interface and access (online portal) * Fulfilment of orders (online and offline distribution) * Pathology * Results management Contract term: 24 months with the option to extend for up to further 24 months Contract value (including extensions): PS3,900,000 excluding VAT (PS4,600,000 including VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e8d883-33df-47a8-a627-25f0a986e170 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,900,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 | SH:24 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2022 at 18:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e8d883-33df-47a8-a627-25f0a986e170

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e8d883-33df-47a8-a627-25f0a986e170
  9th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efab8547-3274-46a0-b42c-5ae1079c50f6
  HIV_Syphilis_Testing_FRAMEWORK_AGREEMENT.redacted

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