Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) & Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Services

Opportunity overview

This notice is an intention to award notice for the purpose of Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, known as the PSR Regulations, where Direct Award Process C is being used. The proposed contract award is for the provision of an open access specialist integrated sexual health service (ISHS) which includes sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBV) testing (including HIV), treatment and management; HIV prevention including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP); the full range of contraceptive provision; health promotion and prevention including relevant vaccinations.

Awarded to

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Classification

• CPV85100000 — Health services
• CPV85141000 — Services provided by medical personnel

Lots

• This proposed contract award is for the provision of an open access specialist integrated sexual health service (ISHS) which includes sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBV) testing (including HIV), treatment and management; HIV prevention including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP); the full range of contraceptive provision; health promotion and prevention including relevant vaccinations. The proposed contract also requires evidence based care, centred on recognised national best practice and guidance, adapted to the needs of local populations, especially those at greater risk of poor sexual health outcomes, together with a proactive approach to academic partnerships and links, will support improved outcomes, innovation and increasing the responsiveness, effectiveness and quality of services. As well as directly providing clinical services, the proposed contracts has a requirement for local clinical services to cooperate with the London sexual health e-service procured on behalf of participating councils in the London Sexual Health Programme (LSHP), and to establish clear local pathways with other local and regional services. Core services provided to residents of the contracting authority and the wider Inner Northwest London region (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster City Council and Hammersmith and Fulham) sub-region will be charged via the Integrated Sexual Health Tariff (ISHT). The proposed provider will be responsible for cross-charging other councils for use of these services by their residents. Locally agreed targeted services will be funded outside of the ISHT via a ring-fenced budget. This notice is an intention to award a contract under Direct Award Process C to the existing provider. The Approximate lifetime value of the contract is £30,974,246 The proposed contract is to commence on or around the 01/08/2025 ending on 31/07/2027, with the option to extend for an additional period of up to four years ending on 31/07/2031. Additional information: Proposed award of a contract under Direct Award Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime)Value not stated