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title: "Pathology provision to support an online sexually transmitted infections testing service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c95"
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buyer: "SOLENT NHS TRUST"
published: "2024-01-12"
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# Pathology provision to support an online sexually transmitted infections testing service

Buyer: SOLENT NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c95

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## Summary

The Solent NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of an online sexually transmitted infections testing service to The Doctor's Laboratory. The procurement involved a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, which has a value of £1,361,418.00 GBP, was signed on 1st January 2024. The service will support the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health service specification, with procurement motivated by the need to ensure online STI testing provision during the transition to a new integrated service starting on 1st April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those offering pathology services. Companies with expertise in online healthcare services, diagnostic sample processing, and patient results management may find this contract suitable. The award criteria primarily focused on price, providing a chance for competitive pricing strategies. Businesses interested in long-term healthcare service provisions and organisations capable of meeting the specified service requirements may benefit from participating in similar future procurements related to integrated sexual health services.

## Notice

The STI pathology provision is part of the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health service specification commissioned by the respective Local Authorities (Head commissioners).
The service provides the processing of diagnostic samples by laboratory. The online STI testing service is required to support the mandated open access sexual health services, which includes access to free STI testing and treatment and partner notification.
The online STI testing service supports patients that do not attend the commissioned Sexual Health service in person and low risk asymptomatic patients that attend clinics.
Services provided include:
1) An online risk assessment tool enabling clients to request screening for HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea. Hepatitis B cAB and Hepititis C antibodies for men who have sex with men.
2) Full STI testing for anyone over the age of 16. 15-24-year-old for Chlamydia only testing.
3) Provision and dispatch of postal STI kits. 
4) Results processing via a results management system and patient text messaging service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Solent NHS Trust are completing a Direct Award to The Doctor's Laboratory for the provision of an online sexually transmitted infections testing service for a period of 12 months. Additional information: Work is currently underway to bring together community and mental health services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight into a single NHS provider organisation from 01 April 2024.
When Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is created by certain statutory transactions taking effect on 01 April 2024 (subject to NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care approval), the relevant property and liabilities of the current authority (Solent NHS Trust) will transfer to the new organisation. Essentially, the only confirmed change to take effect from 01 April will be that the name of 'Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust' will appear where previously Solent NHS Trust would have been named'

### Procurement Information

The current STI pathology contract and the overarching Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health contract are both due to expire on 31/03/2024. 
Following a recent procurement process, Solent NHS Trust has been awarded a new commissioning contract to deliver the Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health services for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton from 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2031 with the option for a 2-year extension. 
Recognising the need to mobilise the new Integrated Level 3 Sexual Health service, which requires significant transformation, Solent NHS Trust has considered the need to ensure clients have access to an online STI testing and kit ordering provision during the transition period. During 2024, Solent NHS Trust will be reviewing options for commissioning a long-term arrangement through a compliant process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations and/or the new Provider Selection Regime.
It is therefore Solent NHS Trust's intention to award a 12-month contract to The Doctor's Laboratory. The contract value is based on cost and volume activity and is indicative. 
All communications should be made via the email address provided.
If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the email address provided in the first instance within 10 days of the date of this Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001053-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,361,418 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLENT NHS TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO19 8BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Thornhill |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DOCTORS LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001053-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tdlpathology.co.uk
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.solent.nhs.uk/
- https://www.solent.nhs.uk//

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