---
title: "Sexual Health Platform and Associated Testing (PSR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0493ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-10-03"
---

# Sexual Health Platform and Associated Testing (PSR)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0493ab

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust initiated a procurement process for a "Sexual Health Platform and Associated Testing (PSR)" under the Provider Selection Regime. The tender, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000), aimed at procuring a sexual health platform and associated testing kits. Originally opened on 23rd August 2024, the submission deadline was set for 23rd September 2024. However, this procurement process was later abandoned as per the Provider Selection Regime regulations without awarding any contract. The planned contract was valued at £355,000 and intended for delivery within the UKK23 region, specifically Taunton.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for companies in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in family-planning services and diagnostic testing platforms. While the specific procurement process was eventually terminated, similar future opportunities under the Provider Selection Regime may arise, offering businesses in these industries the potential for growth and new contracts. Companies equipped with innovative health solutions and experience in public health service delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete in comparable tenders. Interested businesses should monitor upcoming opportunities from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and other related healthcare procurement authorities.

## Notice

Invitation to tender against the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for a sexual health platform and associated testing/ test kits for patient specimens and samples.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to tender against the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for a sexual health platform and associated testing/ test kits for patient specimens and samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031743-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,000 |
| Lots value | £355,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312330 - Family-planning services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031743-2024
- 23 Aug 2024 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027104-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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