Scope
Reference
PRJ_30858
Description
Westminster City Council (WCC) and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) are undertaking preliminary market engagement for a non-clinical, community-based Sexual Health Promotion and Support Service for residents aged 15+ across both boroughs. The service will provide confidential information, advice, and support delivered through a blend of face-to-face, outreach/pop-up, and digital channels to improve sexual and reproductive health and reduce inequalities.
Early engagement is essential to shaping a service that truly meets the needs of our communities. The Councils are inviting potential suppliers to engage to provide unique opportunity to gain insight into the Councils' priorities, influence service design, and prepare for key considerations such as consortium formation and TUPE. Engaging at this stage also enables providers to showcase innovative approaches and help develop delivery models that reflect best practice and lived experience.
Indicative Scope Includes:
• Personalised support and care coordination, including signposting and facilitated referral into clinical services (e.g., GUM, contraception, HIV care, abortion services), mental health, and substance misuse services.
• Counselling, peer support, and group workshops to build knowledge, confidence, and resilience in sexual health and relationships.
• Targeted outreach for communities with higher or complex needs, including LGBTQ+ residents, young people, people living with HIV (including those newly diagnosed), sex workers, and people with learning disabilities.
• Chemsex harm reduction information and pathways into specialist provision where relevant.
• Promotion of contraception choices, with emphasis on Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) awareness and informed decision-making.
• Community engagement and co-production, ensuring lived experience shapes service design, communications, and evaluation.
• Safeguarding, information governance, and equality, diversity, and inclusion embedded throughout delivery.
This market engagement is not a procurement; it is intended to gauge capacity, supplier interest, delivery models, and innovation to inform the commissioning plan ahead of any future tender. A full Service Specification, KPIs, and outcome measures will be developed and published at tender stage if the Councils proceed.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85312330 - Family-planning services
- 85100000 - Health services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 February 2026
Engagement process description
An online market engagement event will be held on Tuesday 3rd February at 14:30.
To register your interest, please visit https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com and search for reference: PQQ: SQ_30175.
All engagement will be conducted via the Councils' eSourcing portal: City of Westminster Procurement & Contracts Portal (Jaggaer).
• Registration is free.
• All communications and clarifications will take place within Jaggaer only.
• SMEs and VCSEs are strongly encouraged to participate.
Important Notes:
• This exercise is for market engagement only and does not form part of any formal procurement process.
• No information provided at this stage will be used for supplier evaluation.
• A full-service specification will be published at tender stage if the Councils proceed.
Portal Access:
• Connect to: https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
• Enter your Username and Password
• Go to Published Opportunities and click on the Project Title to view details
This engagement relates to a future procurement that will be conducted under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 (PSR23), which applies to healthcare services for individuals. This notice is published in line with transparency requirements and aims to ensure early engagement with the market.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Westminster City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVD-6261-BPPJ
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sexual Health Promotion and Support Service
Email: procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government