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title: "HIV/STI Prevention Service For Women Who Sex Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f26"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# HIV/STI Prevention Service For Women Who Sex Work

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f26

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed herein involves Manchester City Council, acting as the buyer, for the provision of HIV/STI Prevention Services for Women Who Sex Work within Manchester or Salford. The project falls under the community health services category and is aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the targeted group. The contract was awarded on 4th June 2026 following a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract runs from 5th June 2026 to 31st March 2031 and the procurement method was limited, not requiring prior publication of a notice. The process adheres to specific healthcare regulations, outside the typical public contracts framework.

This tender presents viable opportunities for businesses specializing in community health services, particularly those with experience in HIV/STI prevention and working with marginalized communities. Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH), recognized for its expertise in supporting women engaged in sex work in Greater Manchester, was awarded the contract, demonstrating a preference for organisations with specialized knowledge and local involvement. SMEs focusing on healthcare services, particularly those that address complex community health issues, could find similar opportunities fruitful for business growth, providing they meet the specific requirements and standards outlined by local councils.

## Notice

The service will contribute to protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of women who sex work within Manchester or Salford. The service will focus on improving the sexual and reproductive health of service users with additional emphasis on substance misuse and safety.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council intend to award the contract via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 utilising Direct Award process C: MASH is the only organisation in Greater Manchester which exists specifically to support women engaged in sex work. They support some of Greater Manchester's most marginalised women holistically through a range of harm reduction and longer-term intervention

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 03rd June 2026. 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/060981-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 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 | £1,087,096 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER ACTION ON STREET HEALTH (MASH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 06:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060981-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047078-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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