P2147 - Sexual Health Treatment and Prevention Services - AWARD

The Council is conducting the procurement exercise using the Light Touch Regime in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the Public Procurement (Amendments, Repeals and Revocations) Regulations 2016 as set out in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Annex A) (PCR 2015) in relation to Social, Health and Education services.

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Sexual Health Treatment and Prevention Services. The Services will be for Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Elements of service delivery are tailored to be able to meet the differing requirements of each geographical area. The delivery model of the Sexual Health Treatment and Prevention Service is a place based fully integrated system delivered by a Lead Provider with sub-contracting arrangements.

The Contract will last for 4 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance.

The contract will be awarded to 1 Lead Provider.

A Lead Provider model with sub-contracted services is required to deliver an integrated Sexual Health Service across Birmingham and Solihull. Sub-contracted services will include Primary Care (GPs and Pharmacies) and specialist and community organisations (private and third sector), focussing on population groups most at risk.

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ↗ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

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