--- title: "St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050751" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050751" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050751.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050751.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-25" --- # St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050751 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050751) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050751.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by St Helens Council, involves the provision of the St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service, classified under the health and social work services category. The procurement, focused on services such as genitourinary medicine, contraception, family planning, and health improvement, follows the direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on 1st July 2024, following an intention to award decision on 3rd April 2024. This contract, valued at £7,526,114, runs from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and takes place in the UKD7 region, specifically within St Helens. This tender offers significant business opportunities for entities specialising in integrated health services, particularly those with a background in genitourinary medicine and health improvement sectors. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, which indicates potential for trusted suppliers with robust performance histories and relevant regional expertise. Businesses that can demonstrate quality, value, service integration, innovation in access improvement, social value, and efficiency in reducing health inequalities would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. This represents a strong growth prospect for providers with a focus on comprehensive and sustainable health services tailored to community needs. ## Notice Contract for Integrated Sexual Health Services including genitourinary medicine, contraception and family planning, and health improvement ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement was conducted in accordance with the direct award process C (Part 2 (9)) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). Service in scope: An FTS Intention to Award Notice was published on the 4th April 2024 with a standstill period of 8 business days in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (formerly known as St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) The provider was assessed against the 5 key award criteria, based on a narrative assessment completed by the St Helens Public Health Team, taking account of contract management information held, including performance data and outcome measures. These key criteria were equally weighted and prioritised. Benchmarking of costs and service provision was undertaken with neighbouring authorities. Knowledge and experience of working with the provider was applied to each criterion. The basic selection criteria were also assessed as met, as listed in PSR Regulations 2023 (schedule 16) The intention to award decision was made by St Helens Borough Council on 3rd April 2024. The contract duration is from the 1st July 2024 - 31st March 2027 with two options to extend each for one year until 31st March 2029 (2.75 years +1+1) ### Procurement Information This procurement was conducted in accordance with the direct award process C (Part 2 (9)) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). Service in scope: An FTS Intention to Award Notice was published on the 4th April 2024 with a standstill period of 8 business days in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. See 11.2.4 for more information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016911-2025 | | Notice type | Award 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 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 | £7,526,114 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016911-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sthelens.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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