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title: "Knowsley Sexual Health Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05199b"
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# Knowsley Sexual Health Services

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05199b

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is commissioning sexual health services for Knowsley residents, aiming to deliver integrated sexual health and HIV advice and support services across United Kingdom regions, specifically targeting Knowsley. As of 6th March 2026, the procurement is at the award stage, with notable contracts awarded, including one to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the Integrated Sexual Health Service and another to Sahir House for HIV Advice and Support. These contracts commence on 1st April 2026 and continue through to 31st March 2031, with renewals possible. The open procedure utilised a light-touch regime, focusing on sexual and reproductive health services as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for entities operating within the health services sector. The procurement emphasises quality and price, ensuring SMEs and VCSEs can compete effectively. Healthcare providers with capabilities in sexual and reproductive health and those experienced in HIV support and awareness could find potential success with this procurement. Organisations that meet the criteria of sub-central government involvement and those based within or willing to operate in the UKD region stand to gain from consistent service delivery opportunities and long-term engagement with Knowsley Council, facilitating growth through increased visibility and community impact.

## Notice

Knowsley Council is seeking to commission experienced and high-quality service provider(s) to deliver two allotted services that support the management (and prevention) of sexual and reproductive health needs of our residents: * Integrated sexual health service * HIV advice and support service. The integrated sexual health service provides open access to sexual health and contraception services for adults and young people in Knowsley. The service offers 3 different levels of support (basic, intermediate, and complex) delivering a wide range of services to support and address sexual and reproductive health. Knowsley's HIV advice and support service is responsible for providing non-clinical advice and support for people in Knowsley who are living with or affected by HIV, as well as delivering training, advice and information to reduce stigma and raise awareness around HIV.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Knowsley Integrated Sexual Health Service

The aim of the sexual health service is to manage and deliver an efficient and clinically effective service that responds effectively to sexual and reproductive needs. The service must be delivered as an open access service, providing support and provision for people who live within Knowsley and for people who live outside of the borough.

Renewal: 1st April 2026 for 5 years with options to extend for 3 periods of 12 months each

Lot 2 - Knowsley HIV Advice and Support service

Knowsley Council wish to commission a provider who can deliver a support service for people in Knowsley who are living with or are affected by HIV. This includes all Knowsley residents aged 18 and over who live in Knowsley or who are registered with a Knowsley GP. The service will specifically target individuals who are living with HIV, are affected by HIV or most at risk of HIV infection.

Renewal: 1st April 2026 for 5 years with options to extend for 3 periods of 12 months each

### Planning Information

To Express interest go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Project Ref - DN775475 - Sexual Health - Knowsley
Knowsley Council is seeking to commission experienced and high-quality service provider(s) to deliver two allotted services that support the management (and prevention) of sexual and reproductive health needs of our residents:
• Integrated sexual health service
• HIV advice and support service. 
The integrated sexual health service provides open access to sexual health and contraception services for adults and young people in Knowsley. The service offers 3 different levels of support (basic, intermediate, and complex) delivering a wide range of services to support and address sexual and reproductive health. Knowsley's HIV advice and support service is responsible for providing non-clinical advice and support for people in Knowsley who are living with or affected by HIV, as well as delivering training, advice and information to reduce stigma and raise awareness around HIV. 
Sexual health service:
• Thursday 12th June 12:00- 13:00
• MS teams -
o Meeting ID: 382 347 625 181 
o Passcode: Ny3WB2ax 
• Agenda: 
o Welcome and Introductions 
o Opening Presentation (About Knowsley, Local and National Data) 
o Sexual health service (Proposed model, Future ambitions) 
o Breakout Rooms (Feedback on service model) 
o Indicative Timeline/Portal and How to Register 
o Q&A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,568,944 |
| Lots value | £15,568,944 |
| Awards value | £15,725,284 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | STAR PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SAHIR HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2026
- 29 Jul 2025 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043955-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 06:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023516-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043955-2025
  29th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023516-2025
  21st May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
  Please register interest in opportunity to access tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.https//www.uhliverpool.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sahir.org.uk/

## Provenance

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