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title: "HIV Support and Prevention Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047b7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# HIV Support and Prevention Service

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b7e

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has announced the award of a contract for the "HIV Support and Prevention Service", classified under family-planning services. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was officially awarded on 23rd July 2024, with service commencement slated for 1st October 2024, extending until 30th September 2030. The initial term is three years, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The total contract value over its lifetime is estimated to be approximately £852,908. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication, indicating a direct award process based on the Provider Selection Regime.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in HIV support and prevention. Given the emphasis on quality, innovation, and value-for-money, companies adept at delivering efficient and effective health services, while fostering user satisfaction, would find this tender particularly fitting. The focus areas include enhancing access to HIV-related services, reducing health inequalities, promoting patient choice, and incorporating social value into service delivery. Businesses with strong capabilities in integrating with existing healthcare services and collaborating with other organisations will be well-positioned to succeed. This procurement process opens avenues for enterprises aiming to expand their operations in public health and community care within the Lancashire region.

## Notice

PSR Direct award process C

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: The Provider will deliver a service that improves health outcomes and reduces inequalities for people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and will deliver prevention services for people at increased risk of acquisition of HIV in line with the objectives of the National HIV Action Plan (Towards Zero: An action plan towards ending HIV transmission, AIDS, and HIV-related deaths in England). To do this, the provider will work towards the following objectives: * The Provider will work to ensure equitable access and uptake of HIV prevention and advice programmes for the people of Lancashire. * The Provider will work to scale up HIV testing through working with partners * The Provider will work to support people living with HIV to remain in care and facilitate rapid access to treatment. * The Provider will work to improve the quality of life inclusive of health and wellbeing of the people living in Lancashire. * The Provider will take measures to address stigma surrounding living with HIV and HIV testing. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is up to PS852,908 The intended contract dates are: Contract start date: 01/10/2024 Contract end date: 30/09/2030 The contract will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to a further three years.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18/07/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022880-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £852,908 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENAISSANCE-UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312330 - Family-planning services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 14:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022880-2024
- 8 Jul 2024 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020747-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO47kp0aGZXo5Il1ClUdRBSnhUMUJDQ0tWN0pEUlhFNjVQTVhZMTBFWTdOSy4u
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/

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