Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
St Helens Council
Town Hall
St Helens
WA101HP
UK
Contact person: Luisa Venturi
E-mail: luisa.venturi-watkins@star-procurement.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD71
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.the-chest.org.uk
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
www.the-chest.org.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Sexual Health Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
We intend to commission services relating to St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service under PSR - Most Suitable Provider
SRH services:
• clear, accessible, and up-to-date information, available in a range of formats, about services providing contraception, sexual and reproductive health services for the whole population, including preventative information targeted at those at highest risk of poor sexual health,
• increased uptake of effective methods of contraception, including rapid access to the full range of contraceptive methods (including LARC) for all age groups,
• a reduction in unplanned pregnancies (all ages), as evidenced by teenage conception and abortion rates,
• Timely access to psychosexual therapies where required/referred.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
165 994 503.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We intend to commission services relating to St Helens Integrated Sexual Health Service under PSR - Most Suitable Provider
SRH services:
• clear, accessible, and up-to-date information, available in a range of formats, about services providing contraception, sexual and reproductive health services for the whole population, including preventative information targeted at those at highest risk of poor sexual health,
• increased uptake of effective methods of contraception, including rapid access to the full range of contraceptive methods (including LARC) for all age groups,
• a reduction in unplanned pregnancies (all ages), as evidenced by teenage conception and abortion rates,
• Timely access to psychosexual therapies where required/referred.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/05/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/04/2026