Scope
Reference
DN774877
Description
Cornwall Council has a statutory obligation under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Local Authorities Regulations 2013 to provide confidential, open access sexual health and reproductive health services for the population of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This includes the provision of comprehensive testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, contraception, sexual health promotion and HIV prevention services
The Authority is inviting Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified Suppliers to be appointed to a Contract for the delivery of Sexual Health Services in Cornwall in accordance with the Specification. This will be divided into 4 Lots:
• Lot 1 Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
• Lot 2 Digital Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
• Lot 3 Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution scheme
• Lot 4 Community Based Prevention
The Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime which came into force in January 2024. This procurement falls under Selection Process 5, The Competitive Process for each of the four Lots.
Total value (estimated)
- £31,820,000 excluding VAT
- £31,820,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
There will be a maximum of only one (1) awarded Supplier per lot.
A Supplier may be awarded multiple lots should they be successful upon each individual submission. There will be no limit on the number of lots a Supplier may bid for.
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
Description
Lot 1 Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £24,050,000 excluding VAT
- £24,050,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2033
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 9 years, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
One extension permitted for three years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Digital Sexual & Reproductive Health Service
Description
Lot 2 Digital Sexual & Reproductive Health Service
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,180,000 excluding VAT
- £5,180,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2033
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 9 years, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
One single extension period of 3 (three) years for each lot to commence 1st April 2033
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution Scheme
Description
Lot 3 Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution Scheme
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,850,000 excluding VAT
- £1,850,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2033
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 9 years, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
There is the option for one single extension per Lot to commence on 1st April 2033 for a period of 3 (three) years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Community Based Prevention
Description
Lot 4 Community Based Prevention
Lot value (estimated)
- £740,000 excluding VAT
- £740,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2033
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 9 years, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
There will be one single extension for a period of (three) years available per lot to commence on 1st April 2033
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
Please refer to the ITT relevant to the Lot
Lot 2. Digital Sexual & Reproductive Health Service
Please refer to Tender Pack, Lot Terms and Conditions
Lot 3. Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution Scheme
Please refer to Lot Terms and Conditions
Lot 4. Community Based Prevention
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for the relevant Lot
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
Please refer to the ITT relevant to the Lot
Lot 2. Digital Sexual & Reproductive Health Service
Please refer to Tender Pack Lot ITT
Lot 3. Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution Scheme
Please refer to Lot ITT
Lot 4. Community Based Prevention
Please refer to the ITT for the relevant Lot
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
Lot 2. Digital Sexual & Reproductive Health Service
Lot 3. Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution Scheme
Lot 4. Community Based Prevention
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 6:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
28 January 2026, 11:30pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Electronic Submissions only via the Supplying the South West Portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Please refer to Response Form 7 for the relevant Lot |
Quality | 55.00% |
| Price | Please refer to Response form 6 for the relevant lot |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Please refer to Response form 8 for the relevant Lot |
Quality | 15.00% |
Lot 2. Digital Sexual & Reproductive Health Service
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Please refer to response form 7 from the relevant Lot |
Quality | 55.00% |
| Price | Please refer to Lot response form 6 |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Please refer to response form 8 from the relevant Lot |
Quality | 15.00% |
Lot 3. Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution Scheme
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Plea refer to Response Form 7 of the relevant Lot |
Quality | 55.00% |
| Price | Please refer to Response form 6 of the relevant Lot |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social value | Please refer to Response form 8 of the relevant Lot |
Quality | 15.00% |
Lot 4. Community Based Prevention
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Please refer to Response form 7 for the relevant Lot |
Quality | 55.00% |
| Price | Please refer to the Response form 6 for the relevant Lot |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social value | Please refer to Response Form 8 for the relevant Lot |
Quality | 15.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to Terms and Conditions on relevant Lot
Description of risks to contract performance
Please refer to the ITT for the relevant Lot
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Authority is inviting Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified Suppliers to be appointed to a Contract for the delivery of Sexual Health Services in Cornwall in accordance with the Specification. This will be divided into 4 Lots:
• Lot 1 Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Services
• Lot 2 Digital Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
• Lot 3 Young People - Relationships & Sex Education and Condom Distribution scheme
• Lot 4 Community Based Prevention
The Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime which came into force in January 2024. This procurement falls under Selection Process 5, The Competitive Process for each of the four Lots.
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
13 Documents are available for each Lot via the Supplying the South West Portal
Contracting authority
Cornwall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP
County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Christine Stone
Telephone: +441872326050
Email: christine.stone@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government