Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust
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Trust HQ, Corporation Street,
Stafford
ST16 3AG
UK
Contact person: Sophie Dunn
Telephone: +44 1782789626
E-mail: sophie.bridgett2@mpft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.mpft.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67601
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97858&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97858&B=UK
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Online Sexual health testing - PIN
Reference number: Online Sexual health testing
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111800
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) intends to launch a competitive tender in the near future for the provision of online sexual health testing services.
The service will include the supply of STI testing kits, laboratory processing, digital result reporting, Oral contraception, EHC, and integration with local sexual health pathways. Providers must demonstrate robust clinical governance, data protection compliance, and user accessibility.
MPFT may undertake pre-market engagement activities to better understand supplier capabilities and inform the final specification. Interested providers are encouraged to express interest and monitor relevant procurement portals for updates.
This PIN is issued to inform the market and encourage early engagement. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender portal and ensure registration with EU Supply UK for further updates.
Contact: Sophie.Dunn@mpft.nhs.uk
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Title: Online Sexual Health Testing Services
Organisation: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT)
Contract Start Date: February 2026
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) intends to launch a competitive tender in the near future for the provision of online sexual health testing services.
The service will include the supply of STI testing kits, laboratory processing, digital result reporting, Oral contraception, EHC, and integration with local sexual health pathways. Providers must demonstrate robust clinical governance, data protection compliance, and user accessibility.
MPFT may undertake pre-market engagement activities to better understand supplier capabilities and inform the final specification. Interested providers are encouraged to express interest and monitor relevant procurement portals for updates.
This PIN is issued to inform the market and encourage early engagement. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender portal and ensure registration with EU Supply UK for further updates.
Contact: Sophie.Dunn@mpft.nhs.uk
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Details will be included in the Procurement documentation to download from EU-Supply.com. This is a prior information notice only, procurement tender notice will follow in due course.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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:
30/09/2025
Local time: 00:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
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
Midlands Partnersip NHS Foundation Trust
Trust HQ. St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3AG
UK
E-mail: Procurement@mpft.nhs.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
All appeals should be raised in line with the prevailing legislation.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Midlands Partnersip NHS Foundation Trust
Turst HQ St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street
Stafford
SJ16 3AG
UK
E-mail: Procurement@mpft.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/09/2025