Provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE *

On 1st April 2013 the responsibility for public health services within the County of Dorset transferred from the NHS to the local authorities of Dorset County Council, Bournemouth Borough Council and the Borough of Poole as part of the changes in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. All authorities working together as Public Health Dorset with Dorset County Council being the host authority.

Dorset County Council is considering seeking tenders for the provision of an integrated sexual health service to be delivered across the County of Dorset.

The specification is being developed in consultation with a range of parties. The service must however assist Public Health Dorset to measure three particular outcomes for sexual health, and work towards reducing:

Chlamydia rates in young people aged 15-24 Under 18 teenage conception rates Late diagnosis of HIV

Principles of equity, efficiency and effectiveness shall drive forward commissioning intentions to provide a needs-based service that is preventative, integrated and cost-effective.

See Copy of Prospectus below.

POTENTIAL CONTRACT PERIOD: The likely contract period will be for a maximum of 7 years with a breakpoint at Year 3 with the option to extend for a further two years, then a breakpoint at Year 5 with an option to extend for a further two years. Option to extend is not only subject to satisfactory performance but to provide opportunity to address changing population needs and integrated service development.

INDICATIVE VALUE RANGE: At this stage, based on past spend and activity, the indicative 12 month spend value ranges from 5,500,000 to 6,000,000.

SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: The Council wishes to provide opportunity for interested providers to discuss this potential contract, the proposed model of specification and we would welcome discussion regarding consortia where providers may have different skills and experience. The Council is therefore inviting interested providers to attend the following Supplier Engagement Events. Please register attendance as instructed below.

DATE AND TIME OF EVENTS

Title:Integrated Sexual Health Services [First Supplier Engagement]

Purpose:Discuss initial scope and aims

Date:Wednesday 15th October 2014

Time:9.30am 1.00pm

Title:Integrated Sexual Health Services [Second Supplier Engagement]

Purpose:Discuss potentially final purpose and scope of tender

Date:Wednesday 21st January 2015

Time:9.30am 1.00pm

VENUE FOR BOTH EVENTS: Lighthouse, Pooles Centre for the Arts, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG Details on the venue can be found on http://lighthousepoole.co.uk/

EVENT REGISTRATION: Please email PHTenders@dorsetcc.gov.ukprovi ding details of your company, name of the persons wishing to attend and contact email address.

COPY OF PROSPECTUS: A copy of the initial prospectus is available to download on e-tender system ProContract via http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk or alternatively request a copy by email to PHTenders