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title: "Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing and Kits"
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# Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing and Kits

Buyer: SOLENT NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047d1b

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## Summary

Solent NHS Trust is seeking a pathology provider to deliver Online STI and HIV Testing and Kits services across Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including a submission deadline of 18 November 2024 and the contract period starting on 1 April 2025, ending on 31 March 2031. This initiative falls under the pathology services industry category, focusing on remotely provided STI and HIV testing for asymptomatic residents and targeted high-risk groups. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure as per CELEX 32014L0024 guidelines.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for pathology service providers, especially those proficient in handling remote health services and integration with electronic patient records. Businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, particularly those adhering to ISO 15189:2022 and UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations, and registered with the Care Quality Commission and the Information Commissioner, are well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can not only enhance their market presence but also contribute to a crucial public health service by improving access to STI and HIV testing for a broad demographic, including vulnerable and high-risk populations.

## Notice

Solent (known as the lead provider) has been providing Level 3 Integrated Sexual Health and HIV services (SHHS) since 2012 and has recently been awarded a new contract from 2024 to 2031, with the option to extend for a further two years.
Solent's services identify as core community provision across Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and other parts of Hampshire.
As part of the core offer, Solent is commissioned to provide an online STI pathology testing and kits service to target patients that do not attend our services and/or patients with low risk symptoms that attend clinics.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Solent NHS Trust is looking to work with one pathology provider to deliver the Online STI and HIV testing and kits provision within Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire.

The aim of the service is to provide an online service that compliments and supports the overarching Level 3 Integrated SHHS delivered by Solent.

The main objectives are:
*To increase use of online services and remote pathways that improve scope for individuals to have their testing and advice needs met, where appropriate without face to face contact, including choice of delivery points for STI kits. 
*To provide online STI self-sampling kits for asymptomatic residents aged 16 years and over, including samples from extra-genital sites for high risk groups.
*To provide online STI self-sampling kits for people with low risk symptoms aged 16 years and over, including samples from extra-genital sites for high risk groups
*To target high risk groups, such as asymptomatic men who have sex with men (MSM), commercial sex workers who are not currently accessing SHHS. 
*To redirect low risk asymptomatic patients from level 3 SHHS clinical service, to online services, in order to enable a faster service for this client group.
*To signpost anyone who is high risk but eligible for online testing to Sexual Health Promotion.
*To provide a customer support function for clients to contact the Pathology provider for advice or support. 
*To evaluate the service through feedback from users, to ensure on-going improvement of this service.
*To offer an STI testing service in a non-clinical area when working with vulnerable patients that do not have IT access or unable to receive postal kits to a home address.
*To ensure that all residents aged 15-24 are offered a Chlamydia screen and/or can access services a chlamydia test via a remote (home) testing pathway as part of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme with the aim to achieve the chlamydia diagnostic rate.
*To provide remote testing for test of cure for Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia and Mycoplasma genitalium.

The service will provide:
* Full STI and HIV testing for anyone over the age of 16 years. For people aged 15-24 years they will have an option to access Chlamydia only testing.
* Provision and dispatch of postal STI and HIV kits with options to post to requested address or national pick-up points.
* Results processing via a results management system that integrates with the services electronic patient record (Inform) and patient text messaging service.
* A service for Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire residents.
* There will be a separate ad hoc service available for anyone living outside of area.
The service model excludes:
* A requirement for the pathology provider to deliver an online algorithm to identify risk and required testing, as this is already provided as part of the pre-established SHHS Electronic Patient Record system.

The pathology provider will be able to provide full STI testing to include:
* HIV testing - 4th generation
* Syphilis
* Syphilis RPR for patient with past infection
* Hepatitis C IgG antibody
* Hepatitis B surface antigen 
* Chlamydia
* Chlamydia Test of Cure
* Gonorrhoea
* Gonorrhoea Test of Cure
* Mycoplasma Genitalium for Test of Cure
* Extra genital site testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031218-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,949,264 |
| Lots value | £11,949,264 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031218-2024
- 12 Jul 2024 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021503-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.solent.nhs.uk//

## Provenance

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