- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Provision of services to support the sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (aged 16+)
- Lot 2. Provision of Services to support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ adults (16+) living in NHS Lothian.
- Lot 3. Provision of services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of LGB and Transgender young people (13-18 year olds)
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lothian
Waverley Gate
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Contact
Scott McNiven
Telephone
+44 7986445313
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LOTL 226-23 Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,298,852
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of services to support the sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (aged 16+)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
- UKM78 - West Lothian
Main site or place of performance
Across NHS Lothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Services to support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ adults (16+) living in NHS Lothian.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
- UKM78 - West Lothian
Main site or place of performance
Across NHS Lothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of LGB and Transgender young people (13-18 year olds)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
- UKM78 - West Lothian
Main site or place of performance
Across NHS Lothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-032642
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Provision of services to support the sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (aged 16+)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Waverley Care
3 Mansfield Place
Edinburgh
EH3 6NB
Telephone
+44 07719043740
Fax
+44 1314669883
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £260,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Provision of Services to support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ adults (16+) living in NHS Lothian.
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Duncan Place Community Hub, 4 Duncan Place
Edinburgh
EH6 8HW
Telephone
+44 7805595893
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £634,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Provision of services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of LGB and Transgender young people (13-18 year olds)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LGBT Youth Scotland
5 Mitchell Lane
Edinburgh
EH6 7BD
Telephone
+44 7738983248
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £404,852
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:754322)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom