Community HIV Service in Somerset

Opportunity overview

This procurement is for a specialist service providing community based targeted interventions with the primary aim to reduce HIV transmission in Somerset. The service provides an essential HIV prevention service as part of prescribed Public Health sexual health services for the population of Somerset. Typically community HIV services are provided by third sector specialist services who are able to reach target populations, particularly those who face specific barriers to accessing mainstream sexual health services, and other health and social care services.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £168k

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 31 March 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Contracting authority

Somerset Council County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY, UKK23, United Kingdom Email: stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk Website: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition

Special regime: Light Touch Regime

Clarification deadline: 24 November 2026 at 12:00 pm

Submission deadline: 30 November 2026 at 12:00 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

CPV Classification

85323000 — Community health services

How to submit

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Documents

• Procurement document

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We examine the published participation conditions, service scope, geography, regulatory position, available evidence, mobilisation demands and commercial exposure with your team. We only confirm a full tender-writing engagement when the available information supports a responsible view that the provider meets the tender requirements.

If Community HIV Service in Somerset is a credible fit, we can map the scored requirements, gather operational evidence and build the response around the buyer documents. The qualification check and any writing support do not guarantee an award; the contracting authority makes the final decision.