Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Newham
Newham Dockside
London
E162QU
UK
E-mail: procurement.support@newham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI41
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.newham.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework for Prevention and Support Services related to HIV, STIs and other BBVs
Reference number: ITTN407
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Framework for Prevention and Support Services related to HIV, STIs and other BBVs.
The framework has been split into five (5) lots as follows:
Lot 1: Prevention and / or Support (Adults)
Lot 2: Support for Families
Lot 3: Connection to Care
Lot 4: Specialist Support Services
Lot 5: Outreach and / or Communications for Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) and / or STI's
The Authority intends to open the framework in whole or in part i.e. certain lot(s) twice per annum for tenders from new organisations or to allow existing organisations to apply for additional Lot(s) (once launched) throughout its lifetime. The Authority reserves the right to amend the frequency of this timeline.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority or Partner Organisations under the framework.
Organisations may apply for award to more than one lot.
There are no restrictions to the number of organisations who can be awarded on to the Framework for any lot, so long as they meet the minimum criteria.
The procurement is being procured by the Authority for the benefit of the Authority and the Partner Organisations. The host borough is London Borough of Newham (LBN).
Organisations should note that there is no guarantee that all Partner Organisations will participate in the Framework Agreement at the commencement date (or at all). It is ultimately at the discretion of each individual Partner Organisation as to whether they will utilize the Framework Agreement.
Partner Organisations means all London Local Authorities and Health Partners. 'Health Partners' in this context refers to all organisations comprising Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs), Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and NHS Trusts (or future equivalent bodies in the event of re-structures).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
225 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Prevention and / or Support (Adults)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Prevention and / or Support (Adults): to cover any area of work designed to help prevent residents from contracting HIV and/or other blood-borne viruses (BBVs).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term is for period of 4 years and may be extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of 4 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Support for Families
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Support for Families of those with HIV, STI's and other BBVs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term is for period of 4 years and may be extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of 4 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Connection to Care (support from screening & diagnosis through to accessing treatment)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Connection to Care (support from screening & diagnosis through to accessing treatment) for HIV, STI's and other BBV's.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term is for period of 4 years and may be extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of 4 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Support Services, e.g. support for PLWHIV based in Specialist HIV Treatment Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Specialist Support Services, e.g. support for PLWHIV based in Specialist HIV Treatment Services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term is for period of 4 years and may be extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of 4 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Outreach and / or Communications for Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) and / or STIs.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Outreach and / or Communications for Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) and / or STIs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term is for period of 4 years and may be extended at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of 4 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-037589
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Prevention and / or Support (Adults): to cover any area of work designed to help prevent residents from contracting HIV and/or other blood borne viruses (BBVs).
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Positive East
02546750
159 Mile End Road
London
E1 4AQ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Support for Families
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Body & Soul
03245543
99-119 Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4RE
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Connection to Care (support from screening & diagnosis through to accessing treatment)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Positive East
02546750
159 Mile End Road
London
E1 4AQ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Catch 22 Charity Limited
06577534
27 Pear Tree Street,
London
EC1V 3AG
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Specialist Support Services, e.g. support for PLWHIV based in Specialist HIV Treatment Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Outreach and / or Communications for Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) and / or STIs
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority or Partner Organisations under the Framework.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
London Borough of Newham
Newham Dockside
London
E16 2QU
UK
E-mail: procurement.support@newham.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2026