Scope
Reference
DN799810
Description
This notice relates to the process set out in Regulation 10(9) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Direct award - Process C
There is an existing provider for the healthcare services, and their contract is ending. The proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably. The relevant authority is of the view that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and is likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The relevant authority is not required to follow Direct Award Processes A or B.
Following the completion of a standstill period at midnight on the 30th December 2025 the London Borough of Hounslow intend to appoint Turning Point for the provision of Young Person's Sexual Health Service for Hounslow.
A service aiming to improve young people's knowledge about local sexual health services (including but not limited to, GP service, online services, specialist services and community pharmacy services - YPs sexual health offer), contraception and STIs.
Providing high quality, evidence based sexual health outreach service for young people which represents good value and is responsive to local needs of Hounslow. Working collaboratively with professionals supporting young people to improve awareness of sexual health services, contraception and STIs, and improve knowledge of safer sex.
Supporting improved relationships and self-esteem for young people through RSE delivery and direct support to young people through extending key working and brief interventions
Contract 1. Young Person's Sexual Health Service for Hounslow
Supplier
Contract value
- £486,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
TURNING POINT
- Companies House: 00793558
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZP-6448-WCGM
America House
London
EC3N 2LU
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@turning-point.co.uk
Website: http://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Young Person's Sexual Health Service for Hounslow
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hounslow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYY-1684-DYLV
Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road
Hounslow, London
TW3 3EB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government