Integrated Sexual Health Services

Tender description

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and Coventry City Council (CCC) are intending to go out to tender for an Integrated Sexual Health service that will provide an open accessed, confidential, non-judgemental service that delivers STI and BBV testing, treatment and management including HIV; the full range of contraceptive provision, health promotion and prevention. The contract will also include the requirement to sub-contract with GPs and pharmacies for the sexual health services they provide (Chlamydia Screening, Emergency Hormonal Contraception provision, Pregnancy Testing and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception provision) ensuring that an appropriate IT platform is provided to evidence delivery in pharmacies. Along with the delivery of the C-card (condom-distribution scheme), with a particular focus on the use of IT to support service delivery. It is intended that the contract will be for 10 years - 5 year initial terms with further options to extend for periods up to 60 months. Market engagement with interested providers will take place in September 2022 . The tender, which will include a negotiation process, will commence in March 2023. Contract start will be 01 April 2024 During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. Lot 1: After selection, there are dialogue stages, a tender stage, a negotiation/clarification stage and award. TUPE will apply to this procurement process. Our vision is to work together with our partners and providers to ensure equity of service across Warwickshire and Coventry to get the best outcomes for those in need of sexual health services. Additional information: The initial contract term will be 5 years however the Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods up to 60 months.