Integrated Sexual Health Service

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council has successfully awarded the "Integrated Sexual Health Service" contract, concluding a competitive tender process conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As the lead authority, the council coordinated this procurement on behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Slough Borough Council. 00 for its full potential term, the contract has an initial timeframe from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, with the possibility of extending for up to two further years.

The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with the official contract award dated 23rd December 2025. The service encompasses extensive health services under CPV classification 85100000 and will be primarily delivered in the UKJ11 region. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those focussed on sexual and reproductive health.

The contract is aimed at providing comprehensive services, including prevention, testing, treatment, and counselling, reflecting high-quality and community-focused standards. With Bracknell Forest Borough Council and the other councils placing a high emphasis on quality (55%) and innovation, businesses excelling in delivering sustainable, integrated health solutions should find this a pertinent opportunity. The successful bidder, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, was selected based on combined criteria of quality, price (40%), and social value (5%), suggesting that businesses capable of delivering value across these areas would be well-positioned contenders in similar future opportunities.