---
title: "Peer Support in relation to Opt-out Borne Virus (BBV) testing Emergency Depart"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7be"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Peer Support in relation to Opt-out Borne Virus (BBV) testing Emergency Depart

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7be

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## Summary

The public procurement process summarised herein concerns a contract managed by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Peer Support in relation to Opt-out Borne Virus (BBV) testing Emergency Depart," is focused on the health and social work services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract award scheduled to be signed by 28th August 2026. The contract is set to run from 1st September 2026 until 31st March 2027, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold and without competition, highlighting a streamlined process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those specialising in supporting newly diagnosed HIV positive individuals. It is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on peer support networks. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive support services will find this procurement process conducive to expanding their market presence within the UK's National Health Service framework. The contract was awarded to The Terrence Higgins Trust, indicating that organisations with strong experience in health advocacy and support stand a good chance in similar future tenders.

## Notice

supporting population through a peer group network, at one of the most difficult times, being newly diagnosed as HIV positive

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072234-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072234-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072234-2026
  30th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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