DHSC: PCP: National HIV and STI Prevention Programme 2026
DHSC, London
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Procurement
- 85322000 Community action programme
- 85100000 Health services
- 85140000 Miscellaneous health services
- 79340000 Advertising and marketing services
What happened
The contract runs until 31 Mar 2029.
Description
The programme is primarily focused on delivering HIV and STI prevention interventions to key target groups at national, regional, and local levels—particularly those with a higher or emerging burden of infection, as demonstrated by evidence. Its aim is to ensure that individuals are informed about how HIV and STIs are transmitted, the ways they can protect themselves, where and how to access testing, and the latest developments in prevention and treatment. Key objectives of the programme include: A.
Improve awareness and uptake of prevention – Promote knowledge and use of HIV and STI prevention among high-risk groups. B. Expanding testing – Increase testing to reduce undiagnosed cases and late diagnoses.
C. Reducing stigma – Tackle HIV-related stigma at individual, community, and institutional levels. D.
Enhance collaboration across national, regional and local partners and multi-sector organisations.
How to engage
We are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders. The objective of the preliminary market engagement is: • Understanding market capability Improving Procurement Strategy and Specification Development • Identify any barriers • Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition The input by suppliers may help shape the final approach and procurement strategy. A questionnaire is also available for suppliers to complete, allowing them to provide comments and raise any additional questions.
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