Sexual Health Promotion, Prevention and Support Service (Bi-Borough)

Location

London

Description

Westminster City Council, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,- Bi-Borough- is recommissioning a community-based Sexual Health Promotion, Prevention and Support Service. The service will deliver a comprehensive model of sexual health promotion, prevention and non-clinical support including outreach, digital engagement, targeted interventions and personalised support for priority populations, with the aim of improving sexual health outcomes and reducing inequalities. The service forms part of the Councils’ statutory public health functions under the Health and Social Care Act 2012

Total Quantity or Scope

The Councils require a provider to deliver a Sexual Health Promotion, Prevention and Support Service across Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. The service will include (but is not limited to): Universal and targeted sexual health promotion Outreach and engagement with priority populations Digital and virtual service delivery Confidential advice, signposting and support Specialist HIV-related support and wellbeing provision Integration with clinical sexual health and wider public health services The service will place a strong emphasis on reducing health inequalities and supporting high-risk or underserved groups including young people, LGBTQ+ residents, people with learning disabilities and ethnically diverse communities. Delivery is suitable for partnership‑based models, and the Contracting Authority welcomes bids from single providers, consortia, and providers proposing subcontracting arrangements.

Renewal Options

Option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. Extension option of up to two (2) years.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services
• 85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The Contracting Authority undertook pre‑procurement market engagement prior to the commencement of this procurement, including a supplier engagement event and stakeholder discussions, to inform the service specification, delivery model and procurement strategy. The engagement was conducted in a transparent and proportionate manner and did not confer any advantage on any individual supplier. Information obtained through this process has been anonymised, aggregated and made available to all bidders through the procurement documentation to ensure equal treatment and a level playing field. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The procurement is conducted under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. All procurement activity will be conducted via the Jaggaer e‑procurement portal. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to amend the procurement timetable and documentation. This opportunity and all associated procurement documents will be accessible via our City of Westminster Procurement and Contracts portal ("the Portal"), kindly visit https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com and search for the following reference: ITT_30710. All clarifications and tender submissions must be submitted via the portal. Our portal is free to register. To view details of the Opportunity via the Portal please click the following link and click on Opportunities: https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Or browse as follows: - Connect to https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com - Enter your Username and Password - Go to Published Opportunities - Click on the Project Title to view details