Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
Telephone
+44 1473263151
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Integrated Sexual Health Services
Reference number
CD0770-3
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To provide integrated sexual health services (genitourinary and contraceptive services). Interdependency with HIV care and treatment services commissioned by NHSE.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £45,133,983
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide high quality, equitable, cost-effective integrated sexual health services that is part of a Suffolk health and social care system that addresses population need and contributes to a reduction in inequalities in health and life chances. The services will provide a combination of a universal offer and targeted approach that fulfils its health protection role in the prevention of infectious disease transmission and access to contraception that enables people to participate in economic and social spheres. Key areas of focus will be using innovation to:• meet the needs of underserved groups and those with complexity/vulnerability• increase access at place• targeted outreach• realise opportunities to embed prevention• contribute to developing a skilled workforce Contract Start Date: 1st May 2024Please Note - This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services.This prior information notice is to inform that further information has been added to the dedicated web page for this procurement. The web page now includes:• Market engagement stakeholder event agenda and Suffolk Public Health and Communities vision and commissioning model for the service• Opportunities for interested parties to book 1:1 meeting slots with Suffolk commissioners and procurement leads to discuss anything relative specifically to their business or potential bid. • Information on how to book spaces on the Market Engagement Stakeholder event on 25th April, for those interested who have not already done so. The web page address is: www.healthysuffolk.org.uk/sexualhealthprocurement Please note that all new information relevant to this market engagement will be added to this web page going forward, including the presentations and Q&A document after the event and individual 1:1 meetings have taken place.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes