Health and social work services

Tender description

The Council has procured an Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service in Plymouth. Improving sexual and reproductive health is an important public health priority. Plymouth City Council has a statutory obligation under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Local Authorities (Public Health Function and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2013 to provide confidential, open access sexual and reproductive health services for the population of Plymouth. This includes the provision of comprehensive contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, sexual health promotion and HIV prevention services. This resulting contract will enable Plymouth City Council to meet its statutory requirements and to provide a high quality, affordable service to meet the needs of the local population. The Provider will demonstrate a needs led approach that is characterised by strong clinical and organisational leadership and collaboration. The overall aim of the service model is to provide an integrated approach to the prevention and management of sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing across the life course. The service model will operate an integrated ‘front door’ ensuring that people are directed to the most appropriate service level according to their needs. This includes directing people to primary care and community pharmacies for routine sexual and reproductive healthcare and ensuring that people are directed towards self-management and online services wherever appropriate.