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title: "Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054ff2"
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# Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054ff2

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## Summary

Somerset Council has awarded the contract for the Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service, classified under CPV code 85312330 (Family-planning services), using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The procurement is for services in the Somerset region (UKK23) without the procedural obligations of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The process reached the tender update stage on 8th July 2025, with the formal award completed on 1st July 2025. The contract, set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, holds a lifetime value of £4,434,400.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive sexual health care and prevention initiatives. The contract favoured the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, suggesting potential for large, established health service providers to engage effectively. The tender emphasises quality service provision, including a focus on reducing health inequalities and expanding access for underrepresented groups, which positions well-resourced providers with robust service delivery models to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

## Notice

From the 1st April 2013, Public Health based in local authorities have been mandated by the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to commission comprehensive open access sexual health services. This includes free testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, treatment of STIs (excluding HIV), notification of sexual partners of infected persons and free provision of contraception.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provides Levels 1,2 and 3 specialist sexual health service models in accordance with national requirements for sexual health service provision as well as supporting self-managed care. It also provides targeted prevention interventions with those at highest risk of poor sexual health outcomes and is required to make services more accessible for those who might not typically use them, thereby reducing health inequalities. Somerset Council is intending to Direct Award this contact in line with Direct Award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Contract term: 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028 Lifetime value of the contract: PS4,434,400

### 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 01.07.2025. 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/038260-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,434,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312330 - Family-planning services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 13:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038260-2025
- 19 Jun 2025 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033693-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk
- http://www.somersetft.nhs.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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