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title: "Community HIV and STI Support Service"
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# Community HIV and STI Support Service

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043af2

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## Summary

Wirral Borough Council is leading a public procurement process titled "Community HIV and STI Support Service," under the industry category of Health and social work services. This process, classified as a service procurement, aims to enhance sexual and reproductive health and mitigate HIV transmission in Wirral. The tender, identified as DN704441, has concluded with Sahir House being awarded the contract. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically through a competitive dialogue procedure, reflecting a thorough and collaborative approach to identify the optimal service provider. The contract was finalized and signed on 20th June 2024, with services focusing on equitable access to health resources and innovative community support in the UKD7 region, particularly around Birkenhead.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those adept at delivering flexible and responsive community health support. The procurement process emphasizes quality, price, and social value, making it ideal for businesses with strong community engagement practices and innovative health care solutions. Companies like Sahir House, recognised for their experience in HIV and STI support, have demonstrated that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can successfully compete in such tenders. This project not only promises to contribute to public health but also provides a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in addressing critical health issues.

## Notice

Wirral Council are seeking to appoint a Contractor to deliver the following ; To create a vision for all people of the Wirral to have equitable access to the knowledge, skills and resources required to maintain and/or improve their sexual and reproductive health and reduce HIV transmission. The landscape of HIV prevention has changed considerably over recent years and continues to do so. The goal is to develop a flexible, agile Community HIV and STI Support Service that is able to respond and adapt innovatively to these changes, ensuring interventions are led by the most recent intelligence and evidence base, as well as the needs of Service users.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The vision is for all people in Wirral is to have equitable access to the knowledge, skills and resources required to maintain and/or improve their sexual and reproductive health and reduce HIV transmission. The landscape of HIV prevention has changed considerably over recent years and continues to do so. The goal is to develop a flexible, agile Community HIV and STI Support Service that is able to respond and adapt innovatively to these changes, ensuring interventions are led by the most recent intelligence and evidence base, as well as the needs of Service users. It is possible that within the lifetime of the Service, changes may need to be made to the contract in terms of focus to reflect the reducing number of new HIV cases. The Community HIV and STI Support Service will directly contribute to improving and protecting the sexual and reproductive health of populations most at-risk of exposure to HIV in Wirral, as well as supporting the health and wellbeing needs of those living with HIV. This is a competitive dialogue process. The tender documents and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in this contract. Any clarification questions should be submitted via the 'messages' section through the Chest Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035251-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 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 | £524,088 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAHIR HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035251-2024
- 16 Feb 2024 at 19:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005298-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wirral.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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