Community HIV Service in Somerset

Somerset Council is seeking a specialist provider to deliver targeted community-based interventions aimed at reducing HIV transmission across Somerset. The service will form part of the council’s prescribed Public Health sexual health services, focusing on reaching people who may face barriers to accessing mainstream sexual health, health and social care services.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will deliver specialist community-based HIV prevention interventions to support people at increased risk of HIV transmission.

The service will be expected to:

• Provide targeted interventions to reduce HIV transmission across Somerset.
• Reach communities and individuals who face barriers to accessing mainstream sexual health services.
• Support access to appropriate health, social care and sexual health services.
• Deliver community-based prevention support as part of Somerset’s wider Public Health sexual health provision.

The service is particularly suited to specialist third-sector organisations with the ability to engage target populations and provide accessible community-based support.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Somerset Council
• Deadline: 30 November 2026, 12:00pm
• Enquiry Deadline: 24 November 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £140,000 excluding VAT (£168,000 including VAT)
• Delivery Length: Two years
• Contract Dates: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
• Contract Location: Somerset
• Tender Reference: Not disclosed
• Award Criteria: Quality – 60%; Price – 30%; Social Value – 10%
• Procedure: Below-threshold open competition under the light-touch regime
• Tender Link: View the tender opportunity and documents

Supplier Requirements

The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Providers should have the specialist experience and capability to:

• Deliver community-based HIV prevention services.
• Engage target populations, particularly those facing barriers to mainstream services.
• Provide accessible and targeted sexual health interventions.
• Work as part of the wider health and social care support network.

Specific eligibility, registration and participation requirements are not disclosed in the supplied notice and should be checked in the tender documents.

This opportunity offers specialist sexual health organisations, charities and community-based providers an opportunity to deliver targeted HIV prevention services across Somerset, particularly those experienced in reaching underserved communities and improving access to sexual health support.

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