Scope
Reference
C350854
Description
The programme is primarily focused on delivering HIV and STI prevention interventions to key target groups at national, regional, and local levels-particularly those with a higher or emerging burden of infection, as demonstrated by evidence. Its aim is to ensure that individuals are informed about how HIV and STIs are transmitted, the ways they can protect themselves, where and how to access testing, and the latest developments in prevention and treatment. Key objectives of the programme include: A. Improve awareness and uptake of prevention - Promote knowledge and use of HIV and STI prevention among high-risk groups. B. Expanding testing - Increase testing to reduce undiagnosed cases and late diagnoses. C. Reducing stigma - Tackle HIV-related stigma at individual, community, and institutional levels. D. Enhance collaboration across national, regional and local partners and multi-sector organisations.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,800,000 excluding VAT
- £8,160,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
DHSC, London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Julia Estruga - Commercial Lead
Telephone: 01132045540
Email: ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government