Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton & Hove
UK
Contact person: Ronnie Perrett
E-mail: procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ21
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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 & Contraception Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception (SHAC) Service will provide patients with open access to confidential, non-judgmental services including sexually transmitted infection (STI) and blood borne virus (BBV) testing, treatment and management, the full range of contraception provision, health promotion and prevention. The service will improve the sexual health of the local population through delivery of a 'one stop shop' model, where the majority of sexual health and contraceptive needs can be met in one place, usually by one professional, during a single visit. Sexual health is not equally distributed across the population and the service will ensure that it meet the needs of those experiencing the greatest impact of STIs, HIV and poor reproductive health as well as removing barriers to access for vulnerable groups and those with protected characteristics.
The service must integrate with the NHS commissioned HIV treatment and care service to support the significant interdependencies between the two services.
Providers must be experienced, with access to a large pool of NHS qualified medical/nursing staff.
Providers must have suitable, accessible building premises in the east, west and central areas of Brighton and Hove.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Integrated Sexual Health and Contraception (SHAC) Service will provide patients with open access to confidential, non-judgmental services including sexually transmitted infection (STI) and blood borne virus (BBV) testing, treatment and management, the full range of contraception provision, health promotion and prevention. The service will improve the sexual health of the local population through delivery of a 'one stop shop' model, where the majority of sexual health and contraceptive needs can be met in one place, usually by one professional, during a single visit. Sexual health is not equally distributed across the population and the service will ensure that it meet the needs of those experiencing the greatest impact of STIs, HIV and poor reproductive health as well as removing barriers to access for vulnerable groups and those with protected characteristics.
The service must integrate with the NHS commissioned HIV treatment and care service to support the significant interdependencies between the two services.
Providers must be experienced, with access to a large pool of NHS qualified medical/nursing staff.
Providers must have suitable, accessible building premises in the east, west and central areas of Brighton and Hove.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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.
For further information on this procurement, please contact procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/11/2025
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.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/10/2025