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title: "Market Engagement Event - Integrated Sexual Health Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ad9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Market Engagement Event - Integrated Sexual Health Services

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ad9

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring Integrated Sexual Health Services, with an emphasis on high-quality and cost-effective solutions to match the diverse needs of the Sandwell area. As part of this initiative, the Council is hosting a Market Engagement Event, scheduled for 5th February 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Brasshouse Community Centre in Smethwick, West Midlands. The event aims to foster collaboration and share insights on upcoming service requirements. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the potential contract running from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, and possibly extending until 2032.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those providing medical specialist and family-planning services. The Council's openness to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) makes it an attractive prospect for diverse business types looking to expand their operations within the region. Participating in the market engagement can provide valuable insights into the Council's expectations and ambitions, enabling businesses to tailor their services to meet the local community's needs effectively.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are committed to commissioning high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the diverse needs across Sandwell. SMBC is currently preparing a future procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service. This preliminary market engagement seeks to share with any interested organisation: - Why we are recommissioning and rational for holding a market engagement event - Sandwell Profile - Sexual Health need in Sandwell - Our challenges - What we want from a new service & ambitions - A procurement brief - Summary and next steps The event will be an opportunity to share insights and collaborate on shaping the future of Integrated Sexual Health Services within Sandwell. The Market Engagement event is an in-person event and will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA. Parking at the venue is available, however it is limited. Please plan your journey ahead of the event and where possible, please consider using public transport. Any interested organisation that wishes to attend the Market Engagement session for Integrated Sexual Health Services is requested to email publichealth_procurement@sandwell.gov.uk by 5.00pm on 30th January 2026 providing , for each person attending, their full name, job title, organisation, email address and telephone number. Depending on the level of interest received we may have to restrict the number of attendees per organisation. If required, this will be communicated prior to the event with as much notice as possible. Please note: This requirement will fall under the scope of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and any further Notice(s) will be in line with this regulation and will be utilising PCR 2015 notices. Thank you for your interest.

### Planning Information

The Market Engagement event is an in-person event and will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA. Parking at the venue is available, however it is limited. Please plan your journey ahead of the event and where possible, please consider using public transport.
Any interested organisation that wishes to attend the Market Engagement session for Integrated Sexual Health Services is requested to email publichealth_procurement@sandwell.gov.uk by 5.00pm on 30th January 2026 providing , for each person attending, their full name, job title, organisation, email address and telephone number. Depending on the level of interest received we may have to restrict the number of attendees per organisation. If required, this will be communicated prior to the event with as much notice as possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003914-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85312330 - Family-planning services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003914-2026
- 21 May 2025 at 12:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023931-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003914-2026
  16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023931-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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