Swindon Integrated Sexual Health Services

Swindon Borough Council has launched a procurement for the provision of Swindon Integrated Sexual Health Services, seeking a single provider to deliver open-access sexual and reproductive health services across the borough.

The procurement is being undertaken through the Competitive Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations and will establish a single-lot service model covering clinical services, digital access, postal testing, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) delivered through GP practices, outreach services and prevention activity.

According to the Council, the proposed model reflects feedback from a structured Preliminary Market Engagement exercise and supports a digital-first, outcomes-based and prevention-focused approach to sexual health service delivery.

The Council has confirmed that estimated Out of Area (OOA) income has been excluded from the guaranteed contract value because it is activity-dependent and not funded through the Swindon Public Health Grant. Providers will retain any OOA income generated under national cross-charging arrangements and must reinvest it into the delivery of the commissioned service.

Contract Information

Buyer: Swindon Borough Council

Deadline: 1 September 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value: £23,580,000 excluding VAT

Delivery Length: Initial five-year contract commencing 1 April 2027, with the option to extend by two further periods of 24 months (maximum term of nine years)

Tender Link: Click here

Service Overview

The successful provider will deliver an integrated sexual health service including:

• Open-access clinical sexual and reproductive health services.
• Digital access to services.
• Postal testing services.
• Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) delivered through GP practices.
• Outreach services.
• Prevention and health promotion activities.

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Quality and Innovation – 20%
• Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability – 15%
• Value for Money and Financial Sustainability – 10%
• Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice – 10%
• Social Value – 10%
• Management and Reinvestment of Out of Area Income – 5%
• Price – 30%

Procurement Information

The procurement is being conducted through an Open Procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

The opportunity is being commissioned as a single-lot contract and forms part of Swindon Borough Council’s statutory responsibility to commission open-access sexual and reproductive health services.

The Council has confirmed that Out of Area income is excluded from the guaranteed contract value as it is non-guaranteed, activity-based funding. Any income received under national cross-charging arrangements must be retained by the successful provider and reinvested into the commissioned service.

The opportunity represents a significant long-term commissioning arrangement for providers with expertise in integrated sexual health services, supporting improved access, prevention and population health outcomes across Swindon.

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