--- title: "HIV Anti-Stigma Training Programme-HIV Opt out Testing for Blood Borne Viruses programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0783e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0783e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0783e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0783e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS England" published: "2026-10-12" --- # HIV Anti-Stigma Training Programme-HIV Opt out Testing for Blood Borne Viruses programme Buyer: NHS England Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0783e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0783e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0783e6.json) ## Summary NHS England is seeking a provider for an anti-stigma training programme linked to its HIV opt-out testing for blood-borne viruses programme. The service is to be delivered across 61 NHS trusts, supporting staff to address stigma associated with HIV and blood-borne virus testing. This is a health and specialist training service, with delivery across the United Kingdom. The requirement is for a single programme rather than separately described regional or trust-level lots. NHS England is the buying organisation. The procurement combines education and training with a specific public health purpose: improving how HIV and blood-borne virus opt-out testing is understood and delivered in participating trusts. NHS England invited offers through an open tender procedure. The clarification deadline was 23 October 2026 at 12:00; completed tenders were due by 11 November 2026 at 12:00. The stated initial contract period runs from 1 January 2027 to 1 January 2029, with an optional 12-month extension to 1 January 2030. The maximum value is £600,000 excluding VAT for the initial term and £900,000 excluding VAT including the extension. The single lot is assessed on technical quality (60%), social value (10%) and commercial considerations (30%). The planned award decision date is 21 December 2026. The tender description says the programme covers 61 trusts; the estimated value is based on projected trust and learner numbers, and policy or regulatory changes could alter scope and learner numbers. The requirement is suited to providers with expertise in health training and the design or delivery of anti-stigma programmes, particularly in HIV and blood-borne virus testing. Suppliers should be able to organise and deliver a consistent programme across a large, multi-trust NHS footprint, with capacity to reach learners in participating trusts. The evaluation places most weight on the technical response, so bidders will need to demonstrate a credible delivery approach and relevant capability; social value also contributes to the assessment. The opportunity is explicitly identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The potential for policy or regulatory changes to affect scope and learner numbers makes adaptability important to delivery, although no specific accreditation or prior experience threshold is stated. ## Notice NHS England is seeking to commission a provider to deliver an anti-stigma programme in 61 trusts. Initial contract term is 24 months with the option to extend for a period of 12 months. Maximum financial envelope for the initial term is PS600,000 ex VAT. Total value for the full contract term in extensions is PS900,000 ex vat. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 12:00 (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096205-2026 | | 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 | 12 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | £900,000 | | 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 | NHS England | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2026 at 15:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096205-2026 - 8 Oct 2026 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095276-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096205-2026 12th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095276-2026 8th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - 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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