--- title: "Provision for STI Sampling" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e99.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-08-01" --- # Provision for STI Sampling Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e99.json) ## Summary The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of STI sampling services, specifically for postal and online sampling of sexually transmitted infections. This service falls under the health services category (CPV: 85100000) and covers the UKJ4 region. This procurement has now moved to the award stage, having been awarded using the direct award process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £887,600, is set to commence on 1st August 2024 and is intended to run until 31st July 2026, with an optional extension until 31st July 2028. This regime ensures the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in health services, particularly those offering innovative STI sampling solutions. The successful bidder, Preventx, exemplified comprehensive expertise in online STI home self-sampling services. Businesses with capabilities in developing in-house testing kits, laboratory services, and delivering high-standard patient outcomes, while ensuring cost-efficiency and environmental sustainability, would be well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, companies that can integrate seamlessly with NHS services and offer comprehensive support, including clinical patient management, value-added services, and robust reporting, could significantly benefit from similar procurement opportunities. ## Notice Postal and online Sampling for STIs ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is for the provision of STI sampling services, including: * Online portal assessment for and provision of postal kit for STI and viral hepatitis testing (Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, HIV Syphilis). * 1st line treatment for uncomplicated Chlamydia infection * Referral and support into care * Provision of surveillance and monitoring data * Provision of condoms and lubricant * Sign posting, information and support The Authority is intending to award this contract to an existing provider following direct award process C as per the Provider Selection Regime The approximate life time value of this contract is circa PS887,600.00 The contract / services shall be provided from 01/08/2024 to a maximum term of 31/07/2028 Options: This contract has an initial term of 2 years, followed by an optional extension of 2 years, with a maximum term of no longer than 4 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 31/07/2024. 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/024204-2024 | | 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 | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 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 | £887,600 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## 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 - 1 Aug 2024 at 15:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024204-2024 - 30 Jul 2024 at 11:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023775-2024 - 18 Jul 2024 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022362-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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