Sexual Health Services in Primary Care
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The London Borough of Lewisham plans to award contracts for Sexual Health Services in Primary Care, specifically focusing on Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) provision. This procurement process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising the Most Suitable Provider Process. The contracts are set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run for five years with a total annual contract value of £240,000, summing up to £1,200,000 over the contract period.
As of 28th November 2025, the procurement is at the award stage, with a standstill period for representations against the intention to award notice ending on 10th December 2025. Services are to be delivered within the Lewisham area, classified under health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The procurement method chosen is limited, indicating no prior publication of a call for competition.
This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in primary care services with experience in innovative health solutions, service sustainability, and social value creation. The contracts have been awarded to 11 GP surgeries, indicating a substantial demand for quality healthcare providers capable of collaborating effectively and achieving service integration while improving access and reducing health inequalities. Businesses with a robust provision in these areas are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes, thereby fostering growth and establishing partnerships within the regional healthcare network.
Lewisham Council are intending to award local Primary Care Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Provision, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process. The services will be contracted for 5 years commencing from the 1st of April 2026. The total contract value for LARC interventions in Primary Care is PS240,000 per annum, and PS1,200,000 over 5 years.
This notice is placed to set out Lewisham Council's intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
Lewisham Council intends to award to 11 GP surgeries under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, 'Most Suitable Provider Process', in order to deliver LARC services within Lewisham. The key criteria that the GP's were submitting an application for are: 1. Quality and innovation 2. Value 3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 5. Social Value A notice (2025/S 000-071382) was published for 14 days informing the market of the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The Council sought a providers who were suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. Officers followed a robust evaluation against the above key criteria, after which the 11 most suitable providers were selected. This notice is placed to set out Lewisham Council's intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
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