--- title: "Provision of Primary Care Sexual and Reproductive Health Services 2026-2029" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064aa1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064aa1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064aa1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064aa1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-06" --- # Provision of Primary Care Sexual and Reproductive Health Services 2026-2029 Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064aa1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064aa1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064aa1.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Primary Care Sexual and Reproductive Health Services between 2026 and 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. This procurement, categorised under medical practice services, general practitioner services, and pharmacy services, will take place in Bedford, United Kingdom. The contract is procured through an open procedure and focuses on enhancing public health services, like long-acting reversible contraception and STI screening. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 6th March 2026, and awards are expected to be made by 20th March 2026. The services will start on 1st April 2026, highlighting the need for high-quality, accessible health services in the region. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically those providing medical, general practitioner, and pharmacy services. General practices, primary care providers, pharmacies, and community health settings are particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on expanding sexual and reproductive health services. The call for high-quality service delivery offers a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise in handling public health services effectively. The contract welcomes bids from SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, promoting inclusivity for a range of providers within the healthcare sector. With the opportunity for service extension, this contract offers a stable period for business growth and potential future engagements. ## Notice This process is being carried out in accordance with the procedure for 'Direct Award Process B' under Regulations 6 and 8 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For GPs and other Primary Care settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) in primary care offer, there is the opportunity to provide the delivery of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for contraceptive purposes, which is outside of the GMS contract. The opportunity does not alter the requirement laid out in the GMS contract for all practices to ensure the routine offer of first line contraceptives; including the provision of general sexual health advice, barrier contraceptives, oral contraceptives and the contraceptive injection. The aim of this service is to provide an accessible, high quality and effective service for the fitting, follow up and removal of LARCs, including SDIs and IUD/IUSs. Under the same PHES primary care offer, there is also the opportunity for GPs and other Primary Care settings to provide access to the Provision of Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Screening (for young people aged 15-24 years) and Treatment of Chlamydia. For Pharmacies and other community health and wellbeing settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) offer, there is the opportunity to provide access to the provision of Chlamydia Screening (including Gonorrhoea) and Chlamydia Treatment to 15-24 year olds (and above 25 years for partners). The aim of this service is to improve access to the high-quality provision of Chlamydia screening (including gonorrhoea) and treatment of Chlamydia infection. ### Lot Information GP and Primary Care Settings For GPs and other Primary Care settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) in primary care offer, there is the opportunity to provide the delivery of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for contraceptive purposes, which is outside of the GMS contract. The opportunity does not alter the requirement laid out in the GMS contract for all practices to ensure the routine offer of first line contraceptives; including the provision of general sexual health advice, barrier contraceptives, oral contraceptives and the contraceptive injection. The aim of this service is to provide an accessible, high quality and effective service for the fitting, follow up and removal of LARCs, including SDIs and IUD/IUSs. Under the same PHES primary care offer, there is also the opportunity for GPs and other Primary Care settings to provide access to the Provision of Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Screening (for young people aged 15-24 years) and Treatment of Chlamydia. Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions available Pharmacies and Community Health and Wellbeing Settings. For Pharmacies and other community health and wellbeing settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) offer, there is the opportunity to provide access to the provision of Chlamydia Screening (including Gonorrhoea) and Chlamydia Treatment to 15-24 year olds (and above 25 years for partners). The aim of this service is to improve access to the high-quality provision of Chlamydia screening (including gonorrhoea) and treatment of Chlamydia infection. Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011164-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121000 - Medical practice services - 85121100 - General-practitioner services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 17:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011164-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011164-2026 6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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