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title: "LOTL 226-23 Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0415bd"
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# LOTL 226-23 Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0415bd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LOTL 226-23 Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services" tender, managed by NHS Lothian in Edinburgh, involves the provision of sexual health and emotional wellbeing services for diverse groups. The tender includes three lots targeting different segments: services for GBMSM adults, LGBT+ adults, and LGBT+ young people, each with specific requirements. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Waverley Care, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, and LGBT Youth Scotland. The tender was published on 10th January 2024 and involved an open procedure with quality and price criteria.

This tender for sexual health and wellbeing services in NHS Lothian presents business growth opportunities for suppliers catering to medical specialist services and community health services. Businesses specialising in supporting the health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults, LGBT+ adults, and LGBT+ young people would be well-suited to compete. With an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity, suppliers need to address the specific needs of the targeted groups outlined in the tender specifications. The tender deadline has passed, and successful bidders play a crucial role in enhancing the emotional and sexual health services for these communities.

## Notice

NHS Lothian, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("the Board"), NHS Lothian wishes to tender for sexual health and wellbeing services provided to Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and emotional health and wellbeing services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) adults and young people as specified within the attached Appendix 1 specifications for Lots 1, 2 and 3. Suppliers are invited to bid for single or multiple lots. Lots are as follows: - Lot 1 - Sexual health and wellbeing of Gay and Bisexual men, and all men who have sex with men (GBMSM) - Lot 2 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT+ adults - Lot 3 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT + young people (13-18-year-olds) Equalities These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot 2 is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18).

### Lot Information

Provision of services to support the sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (aged 16+)

Provision of services to support the health and wellbeing, including sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (16+) Equalities These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot 1 is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18). It is however our intention that these services should be as accessible and inclusive as possible to those within our target groups who also fall within other relevant groups, namely people who are pregnant or on maternity leave; disabled people; people from ethnic minority populations; people with religious or other protected beliefs; care experienced people; people experiencing health inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; people experiencing employment inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; carers.

Renewal: +1 year extension up to a total of 4 years.

Provision of Services to support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ adults (16+) living in NHS Lothian.

These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18). It is however our intention that these services should be as accessible and inclusive as possible to those within our target groups who also fall within other relevant groups, namely people who are pregnant or on maternity leave; disabled people; people from ethnic minority populations; people with religious or other protected beliefs; care experienced people; people experiencing health inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; people experiencing employment inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; carers.

Renewal: +1 year up to a maximum of 4 years.

Provision of services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of LGB and Transgender young people (13-18 year olds)

These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot 1 is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18). It is however our intention that these services should be as accessible and inclusive as possible to those within our target groups who also fall within other relevant groups, namely people who are pregnant or on maternity leave; disabled people; people from ethnic minority populations; people with religious or other protected beliefs; care experienced people; people experiencing health inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; people experiencing employment inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; carers.

Renewal: +1 year up to a maximum of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000837-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,298,852 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LGBT HEALTH AND WELLBEING; LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND; WAVERLEY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000837-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032642-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754322
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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