Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Time Square, Market Street
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
Contact
Mr Paul Marriott
Paul.Marriott@Bracknell-Forest.Gov.UK
Telephone
+44 1344352830
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Integrated Sexual Health Service - Market Engagement
Reference number
DN773539
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Bracknell Forest Council Public Health team currently commission Integrated Sexual and
Reproductive Health (ISH) services on behalf of the three Berkshire East councils (Bracknell
Forest Council, Slough Council and Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead).
While many sexual and reproductive health indicators for Berkshire East local authorities are
performing comparatively well to national outcomes, there are some areas for improvement,
including:
• Improving the chlamydia detection rate
• Reducing new syphilis and gonorrhoea infections
• Implementing HIV prevention strategies to:
o Reduce new HIV diagnosis
o Increase HIV testing
o Improve earlier detection of HIV and reduce late HIV diagnosis
• Increasing contraceptive offer
• Reducing under 25s abortions and repeat abortions
• Ensuring a more equitable access to sexual and reproductive services
What we are looking for
The provision of ISH services for Berkshire East which will include the provision of:
• An Integrated Sexual Health Service delivering all three levels of sexual and reproductive healthcare (Levels 1, 2, and 3). Clinic location(s) must be based within Berkshire East and situated within a reasonable commuting distance for each local authority area.
• Online sexual health services offering access to emergency hormonal contraception, STI
and HIV testing, with opportunities to include testing provision for under-18s, as well as
condom distribution and PrEP management.
• Outreach services delivering targeted support for children and young people and
underserved population groups.
• Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health promotion, including a dedicated website
offering detailed information and advice on sexual and reproductive health.
The service configuration will be tailored to meet the needs of each local authority area.
Market engagement event
• Date: 20 May
• Time: 11am - 12.30pm
• Location: Teams
Information we will provide
• Our vision and scope for the service
• Sexual and reproductive health needs in Berkshire East
• Intended impact (outcomes and outputs) for the service
• Our approach to procurement
• Key dates in the procurement process
• Estimated costs
We would like the know the following:
- Your feedback on the proposed service configuration
- Opportunities for partnership and collaboration
Please send a message via the e-tendering portal confirming your attendance including the email address of the attendee/s. Confirmed attendees will then be invited to the Teams meeting on the above date.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-018905
Section seven. Changes
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Information we would like to know
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We would like the know the following:
- Your feedback on the proposed service configuration
- Opportunities for partnership and collaboration