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

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              "text": "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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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 \u00a385,143,471.49.\nThe 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 November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.\nWritten representations can be made to: procurement.support@newham.gov.uk.\nThe award decision makers are:\nNewham Council: Corporate Director of Adults \u0026 Health and Cabinet Member for Health \u0026 Adult Social Care and Transforming Newham for the Future\nTower Hamlets Council: Director of Public Health\nWaltham Forest Council: Director of Public Health\nRedbridge Council: Cabinet Member for Health \u0026 Social Care and Director of Public Health.\nThe award of this contract is subject to achieving final governance of each authority.\nThere were no declared conflicts of interest. The basis for awarding this proposed Contract was in accordance with the PSR Regulations and included:\n(a) The Authority satisfying itself that the considerable change threshold was not met.\n(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).\nQuality and Innovation (20%)\nBarts 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.\nValue for Money (20%)\nThe 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.\nIntegration, Collaboration and Sustainability (20%)\nBarts 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\u0027s resilience during external challenges and commitment to sustainability are well-evidenced. . Overall, the provider is expected to continue delivering integrated and sustainable services.\nImproving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (20%)\nThe 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.\nSocial 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.\nFollowing assessment of the above key criteria, the existing provider scored 68% out of 100%.\nQuality and Innovation: 16% out of 20%\nValue: 12% out of 20% Integration,\nCollaboration and Service Sustainability: 16% out of 20% \u00b7 Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and facilitating choice: 12% out 20%\nSocial Value: 12% out of 20%\nTotal Score 68% out 100%"
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              "text": "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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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 \u00a385,143,471.49.\nThe 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 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.\nWritten representations can be made to: procurement.support@newham.gov.uk.\nThe award decision makers are:\nNewham Council: Corporate Director of Adults \u0026 Health and Cabinet Member for Health \u0026 Adult Social Care and Transforming Newham for the Future\nTower Hamlets Council: Director of Public Health\nWaltham Forest Council: Director of Public Health\nRedbridge Council: Cabinet Member for Health \u0026 Social Care and Director of Public Health.\nThe award of this contract is subject to achieving final governance of each authority.\nThere were no declared conflicts of interest. The basis for awarding this proposed Contract was in accordance with the PSR Regulations and included:\n(a) The Authority satisfying itself that the considerable change threshold was not met.\n(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).\nQuality and Innovation (20%)\nBarts 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.\nValue for Money (20%)\nThe 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.\nIntegration, Collaboration and Sustainability (20%)\nBarts 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\u0027s resilience during external challenges and commitment to sustainability are well-evidenced. . Overall, the provider is expected to continue delivering integrated and sustainable services.\nImproving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (20%)\nThe 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.\nSocial 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.\nFollowing assessment of the above key criteria, the existing provider scored 68% out of 100%.\nQuality and Innovation: 16% out of 20%\nValue: 12% out of 20% Integration,\nCollaboration and Service Sustainability: 16% out of 20% \u00b7 Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and facilitating choice: 12% out 20%\nSocial Value: 12% out of 20%\nTotal Score 68% out 100%"
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              "text": "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.\nThe 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 November 2025:\nThe standstill period will begin on the day after the notice of intention to award is published on Find-a-Tender Service.\nAny 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.\nThe 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.\nIf the bidder wishes to continue with its representation after the Authority\u0027s 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).\nTo use the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel, bidders should read the terms on the NHS England website and email: england.procurementpanelinfo@nhs.net"
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              "text": "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.\nThe 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 2025:\nThe standstill period will begin on the day after the notice of intention to award is published on Find-a-Tender Service.\nAny 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.\nThe 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.\nIf the bidder wishes to continue with its representation after the Authority\u0027s 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).\nTo use the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel, bidders should read the terms on the NHS England website and email: england.procurementpanelinfo@nhs.net"
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    "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.",
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    "title": "Inner North East London (INEL) Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (ISHS) Service"
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