Published date: 10 August 2023

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: 11 September 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

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Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£875,000

Procurement reference

REDBR001-DN683006-50248814

Published date

10 August 2023

Closing date

11 September 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2024

Contract end date

31 December 2028

Contract type

Service 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?

Yes


Description

The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") are seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the contract for the provision of a Sexual Health Outreach and Support Service.

The contract shall commence on the 1st January 2024 and shall continue up to and including the 31st December 2026 with an option to extend in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate, up to a maximum of two (2) years. Providing a possible total Contract Period until 31st December 2028 ("the Contract Period").

The Provider shall undertake the Provision of a Sexual Health Outreach and Support Service to the target populations within the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Service") as detailed in this Specification and in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. This includes outreach and health promotion targeted at preventing poor sexual health outcomes such as diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs), late HIV diagnoses and unwanted pregnancies to high-risk groups. Specialist support for residents living with HIV or AIDS and other blood borne viruses (BBV) in the London Borough of Redbridge.

The main components of the Sexual Health Outreach and Support Service are:

• Primary prevention with residents who are at high risk of poor sexual health outcomes including unwanted pregnancies and the contracting and transmitting of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV.
• Reducing stigma and barriers in accessing sexual health services and raising awareness attached to sexual health
• Promote STI and HIV testing to reduce late diagnosis and increase early treatment of infections
• Supporting Redbridge residents living with HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted BBVs.
• Reducing inequalities, promoting equity and access to Redbridge residents.

The total contract value, including extension options is £875,000.00 The maximum contract value per annum is therefore, £175,000.00.


About the buyer

Contact name

Gemma Edwards

Address

Lynton House , 255-259 High Road
Ilford
IG1 1NY
United Kingdom

Email

Gemma.Edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk

Website

http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/