Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2GW
UK
Contact person: Bernadette Melody
Telephone: +44 01213716262
E-mail: bernadette.melody@uhb.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Services - Provision of Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Reference number: PROC.79.0068
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312330
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT (UHB) are commissioned by Birmingham City Council (BCC) & Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, to provide an Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Contract up until 31st March 2024. In 2023 BCC re-tendered the service and UHB were re-awarded the contract on 23rd January 2024 for the period 1.04.2024 to 31.3.2028 plus two optional years up to 31.3.2030.<br/>As part of the tendered service there is an expectation from BCC that the Lead Provider (UHB) will sub-contract clinical and non-clinical services across primary care, community and specialist organisations to target those most at risk significantly impacts outcomes across Birmingham and Solihull.<br/>Within the bid UHB cited all relevant GPs, Pharmacy’s plus four key Partnering organisations:<br/>• Birmingham Youth Service<br/>• Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid<br/>• Birmingham Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans<br/>• Birmingham Rape, & Sexual Violence Project<br/>UHB are seeking to subcontract with the above Providers who will support the delivery of an Integrated Sexual Health service and whom are part of the current service provision.<br/>The service will be delivered by Umbrella Sexual Health (USH) which is part of UHB and by working collaboratively with the USH service, subcontractors will support the key public health outcomes for Sexual Health.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
863 461.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT (UHB) are commissioned by Birmingham City Council (BCC) & Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, to provide an Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Contract up until 31st March 2024. In 2023 BCC re-tendered the service and UHB were re-awarded the contract on 23rd January 2024 for the period 1.04.2024 to 31.3.2028 plus two optional years up to 31.3.2030.<br/>As part of the tendered service there is an expectation from BCC that the Lead Provider (UHB) will sub-contract clinical and non-clinical services across primary care, community and specialist organisations to target those most at risk significantly impacts outcomes across Birmingham and Solihull.<br/>Within the bid UHB cited all relevant GPs, Pharmacy’s plus four key Partnering organisations:<br/>• Birmingham Youth Service<br/>• Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid<br/>• Birmingham Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans<br/>• Birmingham Rape, & Sexual Violence Project<br/>UHB are seeking to subcontract with the above Providers who will support the delivery of an Integrated Sexual Health service and whom are part of the current service provision.<br/>The service will be delivered by Umbrella Sexual Health (USH) which is part of UHB and by working collaboratively with the USH service, subcontractors will support the key public health outcomes for Sexual Health. The authority intend to award this contract to the existing Provider using the Provision Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C for a period of 4 years plus two optional years up to 31.3.2030
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 21st of August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rape and Sexual Violence Project
7th Floor Grosvenor House Bennetts Hill Birmingham
Birmingham
B2 5RS
UK
Telephone: +44 01216430301
E-mail: lisa@rsvporg.co.uk
NUTS: UKG3
Internet address(es)
URL: https://rsvporg.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 863 461.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21st August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/><br/>Written representations should be sent to Bernadette.Melody@uhb.nhs.uk<br/><br/>The decision maker in respect of this award are: Lee Betterrige- Lynes – General Manager Umbrella ( Sexual Health), Claire Manns – Contract Services Lead, Vicky Blenkinsop – Contract Manager, Saniya Malvankar – Finance Business Partner.<br/><br/>Conflicts of Interest Declarations have been received and no conflicts have been identified in respect of this proposed award.<br/><br/>The provider has been selected as they have outlined in their response how they can successfully meet the needs of the service as detailed within the tender, within the allocated financial envelope for the duration of the contract.<br/><br/>The key criteria were prioritised based on the specific needs of healthcare delivery. Quality and innovation were given significant weight to ensure high standards of care and the introduction of new approaches. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability were crucial for fostering seamless multidisciplinary work and ensuring long-term viability. Improving access and reducing health inequalities were vital to addressing the unique challenges within the prison environment, while value and social impact were essential for ensuring cost-effectiveness and positive contributions to the broader community.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
1.8 University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B15 2GW
UK
E-mail: amy.morris@uhb.nhs.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/08/2025