Integrated Reproductive and Sexual Health Services - Provision of Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Concepts

• birmingham
• family planning
• sexual violence
• independent domestic violence advocate
• integrated reproductive and sexual health services - provision of independent domestic violence advocate
• violence
• domestic
• advocate
• integrated sexual health
• sexual health

Location

Birmingham

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.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.Within the bid UHB cited all relevant GPs, Pharmacy’s plus four key Partnering organisations:• Birmingham Youth Service• Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid• Birmingham Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans• Birmingham Rape, & Sexual Violence ProjectUHB 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.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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85312330 - Family-planning services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

his 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.

Other 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.Written representations should be sent to Bernadette.Melody@uhb.nhs.ukThe 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.Conflicts of Interest Declarations have been received and no conflicts have been identified in respect of this proposed award.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.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.