Integrated Sexual Health Service

Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, and Wandsworth (the “Participating Authorities”) intend to follow the PSR’s Most Suitable Provider Process to award contracts for the provision of Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) services across the four boroughs of Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.<br/>The ISH Service includes the provision of genitourinary medicine services, contraception and sexual health services, providing open access sexual and reproductive health services (Levels 1-3), including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, routine and complex contraception, medication to prevent HIV infection, advice, support and specialist clinics. The standard requirements of London-based ISH Services are set out in the localised version of the London Sexual Health Service Specification.<br/>Each of the four London Boroughs will appoint and enter into a contract with the selected ISH Provider delivering site-based clinical services in its area. An overarching collaboration agreement will also be established between all appointed ISH Providers and the four Participating Authorities, and it will be mandatory for all parties to work collaboratively in delivering ISH services across the administrative area of the four Participating Authorities<br/>The Contracts will be for an initial period of five (5) years and six (6) months, commencing on 01 October 2026, with the option of one or more extension periods totalling up to five (5) years at the discretion of the Participating Authorities.