Published date: 15 August 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 September 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£1,125,000

Procurement reference

DN350676

Published date

15 August 2018

Closing date

19 September 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Sexual Health Services provide a range of interventions that enable people to experience healthy sexual relationships. This service will deliver sexual health services for the local population including STI and HIV testing and contraception. The service will need to have approaches for specific client groups as detailed in the specification with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention and reducing risky behaviour. We are seeking a Provider to work with the Council to deliver innovative and effective approaches to support people to access Sexual Health services across the borough. Access to the service shall be available through various channels and in locations that are inclusive and address both the urban and rural localities. Seldom heard groups will be effectively engaged. We require digital offer to support Service Users to gain access to timely interventions including an effective website that enables people to access self-help, advice and information and also make appointments. It will also include on-line offer for self-testing to increase the uptake of testing and achieve quick turn-around for effective treatment.

Tenders are available for download at www.nepo.org.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ruth Carr

Address

Regent Street
GATESHEAD
NE81HH
England

Telephone

01914335957

Email

ruthcarr@gateshead.gov.uk