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title: "ESCC Online Sexual Health Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d4f"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESCC Online Sexual Health Service

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d4f

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for an online sexual health service, effective from 1st November 2026, with a two-year duration and an optional 24-month extension. The contract, valued at £2.8 million, falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement process followed a limited method, with no prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on services provided by medical laboratories within the UKJ22 region. The Council initiated the tender process, formalising the award on 20th April 2026, and identified no conflicts of interest among decision-makers.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in integrated e-sexual and reproductive health services. Businesses already proficient in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support within the healthcare sector stand to benefit, particularly those prioritising quality, innovation, and social value. With criteria emphasising integration, collaboration, sustainability, and improving access while reducing health inequalities, this contract is ideal for established providers like Preventx Limited, aiming to expand their footprint in delivering tech-enabled healthcare solutions.

## Notice

Call-Off Contract from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) for the provision of Online Sexual Health Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex County Council are intending to award a new contract to an existing provider following the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C for the delivery of a Online Sexual Health Service. The online service model consists of a fully integrated e-sexual and reproductive health services. The contract initial duration will be for two (2) years commencing on 1st November 2026, with an option to extend the duration of the contract up to 24 months at the Council's discretion. The Procurement Partner and Chief Officer have approved this award after review of the evidence against the key criteria, which was prioritised as below, with the most important at the top: 1. quality and innovation 2. value 3. integration, collaboration and service sustainability 4. improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 5. social value Additional information: The contract value stated within this Notice value includes the extension option.

Options: Following the initial contract period the duration of the contract may be extended for a period of up to 24 months at the Council's discretion.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PRS) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035432-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREVENTX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 07:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035432-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031617-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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