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title: "LOTL 226-23 Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754322"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN"
published: "2024-01-10"
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# LOTL 226-23 Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754322

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Lothian involves the award of a contract for Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services. This procurement falls under the Health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process started on January 10, 2024, and has progressed to the award stage. The contract covers services for Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) adults and young people. The key procurement deadline was the contract award signed on December 28, 2023.

This tender by NHS Lothian opens up business opportunities for suppliers catering to sexual health and emotional wellbeing services tailored to MSM and LGBT communities. Businesses specialising in health and social services for LGBT groups can find potential growth by bidding for lots focusing on different target groups. Companies with experience in providing inclusive and accessible healthcare services could be well-suited to compete in this open tender opportunity.

## Notice

NHS Lothian, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("the Board"), NHS Lothian wishes to tender for sexual health and wellbeing services provided to Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and emotional health and wellbeing services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) adults and young people as specified within the attached Appendix 1 specifications for Lots 1, 2 and 3. Suppliers are invited to bid for single or multiple lots. Lots are as follows: - Lot 1 - Sexual health and wellbeing of Gay and Bisexual men, and all men who have sex with men (GBMSM) - Lot 2 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT+ adults - Lot 3 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT + young people (13-18-year-olds) Equalities These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot 2 is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18).

### Lot Information

Provision of services to support the sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (aged 16+)

Provision of services to support the health and wellbeing, including sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (16+) Equalities These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot 1 is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18). It is however our intention that these services should be as accessible and inclusive as possible to those within our target groups who also fall within other relevant groups, namely people who are pregnant or on maternity leave; disabled people; people from ethnic minority populations; people with religious or other protected beliefs; care experienced people; people experiencing health inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; people experiencing employment inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; carers.

Provision of Services to support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ adults (16+) living in NHS Lothian.

These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18). It is however our intention that these services should be as accessible and inclusive as possible to those within our target groups who also fall within other relevant groups, namely people who are pregnant or on maternity leave; disabled people; people from ethnic minority populations; people with religious or other protected beliefs; care experienced people; people experiencing health inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; people experiencing employment inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; carers.

Provision of services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of LGB and Transgender young people (13-18 year olds)

These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot 1 is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18). It is however our intention that these services should be as accessible and inclusive as possible to those within our target groups who also fall within other relevant groups, namely people who are pregnant or on maternity leave; disabled people; people from ethnic minority populations; people with religious or other protected beliefs; care experienced people; people experiencing health inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; people experiencing employment inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantage; carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496181 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,298,852 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LGBT HEALTH AND WELLBEING; LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND; WAVERLEY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496181

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496181
  LOTL 226-23 Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services - NHS Lothian, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("the Board"), NHS Lothian wishes to tender for sexual health and wellbeing services provided to Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and emotional health and wellbeing services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) adults and young people as specified within the attached Appendix 1 specifications for Lots 1, 2 and 3. Suppliers are invited to bid for single or multiple lots. Lots are as follows: - Lot 1 - Sexual health and wellbeing of Gay and Bisexual men, and all men who have sex with men (GBMSM) - Lot 2 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT+ adults - Lot 3 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT + young people (13-18-year-olds) Equalities These services are specifically targeted to support people who are lesbian, gay or bi-sexual, and trans men, trans women and non-binary people. Lot 2 is specifically targeted to support men and Lot 3 is specifically targeted to support young people (aged 13-18).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754322

## Provenance

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