Published date: 31 May 2017

This notice was replaced on 23 August 2017

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 23 August 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33000000

Location of contract

B15 2WB

Value of contract

£282,000

Procurement reference

tender_143094/585526

Published date

31 May 2017

Closing date

21 June 2017

Contract start date

1 August 2017

Contract end date

31 July 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has established a new model of care for Integrated Sexual Health Treatment & Prevention for the population of Birmingham & Solihull; which includes postal self-test STI and chlamydia screening kits. The service, Umbrella, is a partnership, led by University Hospitals Birmingham, consisting of a number of community-based organisations, charities and health service providers, with the aim of improving sexual health and wellbeing of the people of Birmingham and Solihull. Umbrella is the largest and most integrated sexual health service in the world and has been live since August 2015.

Umbrella's comprehensive strategy aims to improve sexual health outcomes against 10 indicators which include increased and improved access to sexual health services; and increased and prompt testing and diagnosis for HIV, STIs and blood borne viruses. To support and assist achieving the aims of the service, there is requirement for production and supply of a postal self-test kit for detecting the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B.

The Trust is looking for a supplier with proven experience in production of postal self-test kits for NHS Pathology Services, preferably STI kits, who will be able to assist the Trust in developing its service in a safe and controlled manner. The Trust recognises the service is continually developing and the successful supplier will need to adapt and rapidly respond to changes in requirements through the life of the contract.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Kirsty Walker

Address

Units 32 - 34 Melchett Road
Birmingham
B30 3HG
England

Telephone

+44 1216978332

Email

kirsty.walker@uhb.nhs.uk