Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Time Square, Market Street
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
UK
Contact person: Mr Ben Sawyer
Telephone: +44 1344352009
E-mail: Ben.Sawyer@Bracknell-Forest.Gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.procontract.due-north.com
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
Integrated Sexual Health Service - Market Engagement
Reference number: DN773539
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bracknell Forest Council Public Health team currently commission Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (ISH) services on behalf of the three Berkshire East councils (Bracknell Forest Council, Slough Council and Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead).
While many sexual and reproductive health indicators for Berkshire East local authorities are performing comparatively well to national outcomes, there are some areas for improvement, including:
• Improving the chlamydia detection rate
• Reducing new syphilis and gonorrhoea infections
• Implementing HIV prevention strategies to:
o Reduce new HIV diagnosis
o Increase HIV testing
o Improve earlier detection of HIV and reduce late HIV diagnosis
• Increasing contraceptive offer
• Reducing under 25s abortions and repeat abortions
• Ensuring a more equitable access to sexual and reproductive services
What we are looking for
The provision of ISH services for Berkshire East which will include the provision of:
• An Integrated Sexual Health Service covering all 3 levels of sexual and reproductive health care (levels 1, 2, and 3).
• Online sexual health services offering access to emergency hormonal contraception, STI and HIV testing, with opportunities to include testing provision for under-18s, as well as condom distribution and PrEP management.
• Outreach services delivering targeted support for children and young people and underserved population groups.
• Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health promotion, including a dedicated website offering detailed information and advice on sexual and reproductive health.
The service configuration will be tailored to meet the needs of each local authority area.
Market engagement event
• Date: 20 May
• Time: 11am - 12.30pm
• Location: Teams
Information we will provide
• Our vision and scope for the service
• Sexual and reproductive health needs in Berkshire East
• Intended impact (outcomes and outputs) for the service
• Our approach to procurement
• Key dates in the procurement process
• Estimated costs
Information we would like to know
• Feedback on the service specification
• Viability of the proposal
• Capabilities/expertise your organisation can offer
• Partnership availability
Please submit your expression of interest via the e-tendering portal and we will share the Teams invite.
For any questions, please contact Public.Health@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of ISH services for Berkshire East which will include the provision of:
• An Integrated Sexual Health Service covering all 3 levels of sexual and reproductive health care (levels 1, 2, and 3).
• Online sexual health services offering access to emergency hormonal contraception, STI and HIV testing, with opportunities to include testing provision for under-18s, as well as condom distribution and PrEP management.
• Outreach services delivering targeted support for children and young people and underserved population groups.
• Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health promotion, including a dedicated website offering detailed information and advice on sexual and reproductive health.
The service configuration will be tailored to meet the needs of each local authority area.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
18 740 000.00
GBP
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
20/05/2025
Local time: 09:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
30/06/2026
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Bracknell Forest Council
Times Square
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
UK
E-mail: procurement.team@bracknell.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Bracknell Forest Council
Bracknell
UK
E-mail: procurement.team@bracknell.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/05/2025