Inner North East London (INEL) Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (ISHS) Service

A Contract Addendum Notice
by LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: not specified
Value: ___

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 15 Nov 2025
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

London

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4 buyers

Description

This contract is to cover the specialist integrated sexual health services (ISHSs) that local authorities are responsible for commissioning, including (but not limited to) testing and treatment and follow-up for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the provision of HIV PrEP, provision of the full range of contraception (including complex contraception), health promotion and prevention including relevant vaccination and Psychosexual support.

Ammendments to Previous Notice

2. VI.3 Additional Information

This is a notice under Regulation 9 (3) of the PSR of the named Authorities in this notice intention to award the contract for the Service to the existing provider, Barts NHS Trust pursuant to Direct Award Process C of the PSR. The total proposed contract is for 5 years (01/12/2025 -30/11/2030) with an option to extend up in yearly increments for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Councils named. The total contract value for the 5 years plus the option to extend up in yearly increments for up to a further 3 years (1 +1+1) is estimated to be £85,143,471.49. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of the 26th of October November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations can be made to: procurement.support@newham.gov.uk. The award decision makers are: Newham Council: Corporate Director of Adults & Health and Cabinet Member for Health & Adult Social Care and Transforming Newham for the Future Tower Hamlets Council: Director of Public Health Waltham Forest Council: Director of Public Health Redbridge Council: Cabinet Member for Health & Social Care and Director of Public Health. The award of this contract is subject to achieving final governance of each authority. There were no declared conflicts of interest. The basis for awarding this proposed Contract was in accordance with the PSR Regulations and included: (a) The Authority satisfying itself that the considerable change threshold was not met. (b) The Authority satisfying itself that the existing provider is satisfying its existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard , including assessment against the Basic Selection Criteria (proposed provider met the basic selection criteria of Schedule 16 via assessment of a standard questionnaire). Quality and Innovation (20%) Barts Health is recognised for consistently delivering high-quality care, with strong performance against KPIs and responsiveness to public health challenges. Innovations such as AI integration, targeted clinics, and outreach projects (e.g. E1 Clinic, Women 4 Women) demonstrate a forward-thinking approach. Overall, the provider is seen as capable of maintaining and enhancing quality under the new contract. Value for Money (20%) The provider shows a solid commitment to value through open book accounting, adaptability to financial pressures, and alignment with NHSE guidance. While cost benchmarking is limited that is a system-wide issue not within their control. Barts has demonstrated financial resilience and a willingness to optimise delivery models. Overall, the service meets expectations for value. Integration, Collaboration and Sustainability (20%) Barts Health has a strong track record of integrated service delivery, including co-location of clinics, system leadership, and collaborative initiatives like ExPAND-NEL and standardised PGDs. The provider's resilience during external challenges and commitment to sustainability are well-evidenced. . Overall, the provider is expected to continue delivering integrated and sustainable services. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (20%) The provider has implemented several initiatives to improve access and tackle inequalities, including multilingual digital platforms, targeted outreach, and collaboration with online testing services. Overall, Barts shows commitment to equity and facilitating access to services that offers confidence for future delivery. Social Value (20%). Barts Health demonstrates a strong commitment to social value through fair employment practices, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. It contributes positively to the local economy and supports inclusion and wellbeing through targeted programmes. Overall, the provider meets social value requirements. Following assessment of the above key criteria, the existing provider scored 68% out of 100%. Quality and Innovation: 16% out of 20% Value: 12% out of 20% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 16% out of 20% · Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and facilitating choice: 12% out 20% Social Value: 12% out of 20% Total Score 68% out 100%

3. VI.4.3 Review Procedure

This is a notice of an intention to make an award of the proposed contract for the Service to the existing provider, subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The proposed contract has not yet been awarded. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this proposed award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made in writing in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the PSR to the Authority before midnight at the end of the 26th of October November 2025: The standstill period will begin on the day after the notice of intention to award is published on Find-a-Tender Service. Any representations to the process must be received before midnight on the eighth working day after that day. Representations must be sent to the Authority in writing via to procurement.support@newham.gov.uk with reasons why the provider believes that the Authority has failed to apply the PSR correctly. The provider must be able to set out reasonable grounds to support its belief. If any representations are received by the Authority during the standstill period, then it will remain open until the authority considers the representations and relevant information before making a further decision and submitting its formal response. If the bidder wishes to continue with its representation after the Authority's formal response, then they will need to contact The Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel detailed below. The Independent Patient Choice and Procurement panel will be responsible for reviewing representations in relation to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). To use the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel, bidders should read the terms on the NHS England website and email: england.procurementpanelinfo@nhs.net