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title: "Online - STI Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043ac8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
published: "2024-02-16"
---

# Online - STI Testing

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043ac8

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has recently awarded a contract to Preventx for the provision of an online STI testing service for the 16-24 age group in Kingston. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services category. The tender process was initiated as a Direct Award Procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £75,000, and the award was signed on 16th February 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those providing online healthcare solutions and STI testing services. Companies with a focus on safety, effectiveness, innovation, and collaboration with local health organisations are well-suited to compete. The Royal Borough of Kingston's commitment to integrating services and targeting high-risk groups creates a conducive environment for service providers looking to contribute to public health initiatives.

## Notice

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Royal Borough of Kingston is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regs 2023 for STI online testing service for 16 - 24 age group in Kingston. The service also provides for referrals to other health organisations. STI testing kits are made available to pharmacies, youth services and the school health team in the borough. The service is managed by the Your Healthcare Contraception and Sexual Health Service (CASH). This local management is a valued aspect of the service and ensures patients who test positive via the online service are seamlessly transferred into local services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Royal Borough of Kingston is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regs 2023 for STI online testing service for 16 - 24 age group in Kingston. REASONS FOR THE AWARD DECISION IN FAVOUR OF THE CHOSEN SUPPLIER: -Key criteria assessment was undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (PSR) Regs 2023 -The assessment was made in accordance with Direct Award Process C -The key criteria used to assess the existing provider's current and future performance were based on Annex D of The Provider Selection Regime Statutory Guidance with a focus on: - safety - effectiveness - positive experience - well-led - sustainably resourced - equitable - innovation Particular focus was given to the benefits of the integration of the current service. The services are rendered in partnership with the NHS and local authorities. The current service is integrated with our local Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) service, who work with FTM to manage any positive cases identified via the online service. Additionally, FTM works in partnership with local pharmacies, school health team and youth services to provide them with STI testing kits that can be given to residents. Despite being an online service, FTM is well integrated with services in Kingston. This integration create a seamless pathway for residents. Considerable marketing efforts have been made targeting residents to reach the current stage where there is an increased level of uptake of the services. This helps reduce health inequalities and enables the service to reach high risk groups and residents that have a reluctance to engage with sexual health services. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No conflict of interest was found to exist in reaching the decision to award. A declaration of no Conflict of interest was completed and signed by evaluators appointed to make a decision as well as specific persons in an influential position. The signed declarations are held in our files.

### Procurement Information

The UK is no longer bound by the EU Procurement regulations. The procurement exercise is being conducted in accordance with the Health Care Services (PSR) Regs 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005245-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 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 | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | TLJ26 East Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREVENTX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005245-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingston.gov.uk
- http://www.preventx.com

## Provenance

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