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Summary, notice description and lot information
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has finalised a Framework Agreement under the Provider Selection Regime for Online Sexual Health Services, which is set to commence on 29th October 2025 and last until 28th October 2029. The framework, valued at approximately £95 million, covers various services, including Online STI Testing and Treatment, Online Contraception, and Online PrEP and PEP, targeting NHS and Social Care organisations across the UK. The procurement process is in the Award stage, following an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The high emphasis on sustainability and social value reflects NHS SBS’s commitment to integrating these elements within the service offerings. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers dedicated to healthcare innovation and sustainability. The framework can benefit small and medium enterprises as well as larger companies with capabilities in health service provision.
Businesses specializing in online healthcare services, particularly those with experience in STI testing, contraception, and HIV prevention services, would find this an optimal market entry or expansion point. Suppliers are expected to provide quality services adhering to specified criteria, promoting innovation, integration, and social value in the healthcare sector.
This lot is for the provision of an online STI testing and treatment service for the following STIs (including Pathology): HIV Hep B Hep C Syphilis Gonorrhoea Chlamydia Core services include, but are not limited to: Online Service User Interface Triaging of Service Users Pathology/Laboratory Services Managing reactive results / arranging confirmatory testing - e.g. for Syphilis and HIV Results notification Referral / signposting of Service Users with a positive / reactive result Remote prescribing of treatment - e.g. treatment for uncomplicated chlamydia Contact tracing / partner notification Data collection and reporting Clinicians are also provided as part of the overall managed service to evaluate results online, prescribe treatment for identified STIs and to refer Service Users to follow up services if required. This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is PS95,000,000. All relevant authorities in England and Wales are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date. This is for new services or as a compliant route to market for existing services. Additional information: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
This lot is for the provision of online routine and emergency contraception, including pregnancy tests. Core services include, but are not limited to: remote assessment (based on criteria such as age and postcode of residence etc). prescribing of routine and emergency hormonal contraception. arranging for the dispensing and supply of medication. Products/Services to be supplied under this lot include, but are not limited to: Routine Contraception: Progestogen-only contraceptive pill Combined contraceptive pills Contraceptive patch Self-administered contraceptive injection Emergency Hormonal Contraception: Levonorgestrel Ulipristal acetate Additional Services: Pregnancy Testing - provided by post or collection from a pharmacy along with Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC). This must include accompanying advice on how and when to use, so the Service User can rule out EHC failure or pregnancy. Online condom distribution schemes (C-card) Any STI tests that maybe required as part of the overall service delivery in Lot 2 can be provided by the awarded Suppliers in this lot or can be sourced directly from the awarded Suppliers in Lot 1. This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is PS95,000,000. All relevant authorities in England and Wales are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date. This is for new services or as a compliant route to market for existing services. Additional information: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
his lot will support Approved Organisations in their aim to move away from face-to-face treatment in Level 3 Clinics and towards an online service for accessing PrEP and PEP. The lot will provide Service Users with access to preventative medication for HIV and STIs, as well as medication to be taken in the event of exposure. This lot is for the provision of online access to Exposure Prophylaxis including, but not limited to: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Doxy Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (DPrEP) Doxy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (DPEP) Services provided under this lot include but are not limited to: Outsourcing of the entire service (if required) to include: Online assessment for eligibility Clinical assessment Prescription and supply the medication Delivery/collection Ongoing monitoring (quarterly test for HIV and STIs plus annual kidney function test). This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is PS95,000,000. All relevant authorities in England and Wales are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date. This is for new services or as a compliant route to market for existing services. Additional information: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
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