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title: "Soft Market Testing Exercise - Integrated Sexual Health Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b19b"
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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 Service

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b19b

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council is planning a tender titled "Soft Market Testing Exercise - Integrated Sexual Health Service," aimed at assessing interest in providing a new contract for an Integrated Sexual Health Service set to commence on 1st July 2022. The contract, valued at £6,750,000, will replace the current service, which is due to expire in June 2022. This soft market testing exercise is a crucial step to gather insights from interested parties before the formal procurement process, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2021. The service will be based in South Tyneside, primarily at Palmers Hospital in Jarrow and will also feature several smaller clinics in the area.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in providing sexual health services and public health initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate competence in delivering integrated health services, especially those familiar with national service specifications and innovative health solutions such as PrEP, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process could significantly enhance the portfolio and market reach for organisations focused on health services, contributing to business growth in the local community.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The current service model is based on the national service specification: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-services-non-mandatory-contracts-and-guidance-published The new service will be based on the national specification as above with the addition of PrEp. There will be a main level 3 service based at Palmers Hospital in Jarrow and a number of smaller clinics throughout the Borough. South Tyneside's sexual health profile is contained below: https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/sexualhealth/data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010794-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 08:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010794-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/sexualhealth/data
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-services-non-mandatory-contracts-and-guidance-published
- https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/

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