Scope
Reference
BBC PH04120
Description
This process is being carried out in accordance with the procedure for 'Direct Award Process B' under Regulations 6 and 8 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For GPs and other Primary Care settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) in primary care offer, there is the opportunity to provide the delivery of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for contraceptive purposes, which is outside of the GMS contract. The opportunity does not alter the requirement laid out in the GMS contract for all practices to ensure the routine offer of first line contraceptives; including the provision of general sexual health advice, barrier contraceptives, oral contraceptives and the contraceptive injection. The aim of this service is to provide an accessible, high quality and effective service for the fitting, follow up and removal of LARCs, including SDIs and IUD/IUSs. Under the same PHES primary care offer, there is also the opportunity for GPs and other Primary Care settings to provide access to the Provision of Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Screening (for young people aged 15-24 years) and Treatment of Chlamydia.
For Pharmacies and other community health and wellbeing settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) offer, there is the opportunity to provide access to the provision of Chlamydia Screening (including Gonorrhoea) and Chlamydia Treatment to 15-24 year olds (and above 25 years for partners). The aim of this service is to improve access to the high-quality provision of Chlamydia screening (including gonorrhoea) and treatment of Chlamydia infection.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
Lot 1. GP and Primary Care Settings
Description
For GPs and other Primary Care settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) in primary care offer, there is the opportunity to provide the delivery of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for contraceptive purposes, which is outside of the GMS contract. The opportunity does not alter the requirement laid out in the GMS contract for all practices to ensure the routine offer of first line contraceptives; including the provision of general sexual health advice, barrier contraceptives, oral contraceptives and the contraceptive injection. The aim of this service is to provide an accessible, high quality and effective service for the fitting, follow up and removal of LARCs, including SDIs and IUD/IUSs. Under the same PHES primary care offer, there is also the opportunity for GPs and other Primary Care settings to provide access to the Provision of Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Screening (for young people aged 15-24 years) and Treatment of Chlamydia.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Pharmacies and Community Health and Wellbeing Settings.
Description
For Pharmacies and other community health and wellbeing settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) offer, there is the opportunity to provide access to the provision of Chlamydia Screening (including Gonorrhoea) and Chlamydia Treatment to 15-24 year olds (and above 25 years for partners). The aim of this service is to improve access to the high-quality provision of Chlamydia screening (including gonorrhoea) and treatment of Chlamydia infection.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. GP and Primary Care Settings
Lot 2. Pharmacies and Community Health and Wellbeing Settings.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All documents can be downloaded from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
Expressions of interest will be accepted beyond the tender submission deadline.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 100% Quality. |
Price |
Weighting description
100% Quality.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Bedford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government