Prior information notice - Call for competition

Information

Published

Expire date: 30/09/2025

External Reference: 2025-533075

FTS Reference: 2025-054540

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust
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Trust HQ, Corporation Street,
Stafford
ST16 3AG
UK
Contact person: Sophie Dunn
Telephone: +44 1782789626
NUTS code:  UKG -  WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97858&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Online Sexual health testing - PIN
Reference number:  Online Sexual health testing
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85111800  -  Pathology services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) intends to launch a competitive tender in the near future for the provision of online sexual health testing services.
The service will include the supply of STI testing kits, laboratory processing, digital result reporting, Oral contraception, EHC, and integration with local sexual health pathways. Providers must demonstrate robust clinical governance, data protection compliance, and user accessibility.
MPFT may undertake pre-market engagement activities to better understand supplier capabilities and inform the final specification. Interested providers are encouraged to express interest and monitor relevant procurement portals for updates.
This PIN is issued to inform the market and encourage early engagement. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender portal and ensure registration with EU Supply UK for further updates.
Contact: Sophie.Dunn@mpft.nhs.uk
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000  -  Health services
85111800  -  Pathology services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKG -  WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Title: Online Sexual Health Testing Services
Organisation: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT)
Contract Start Date: February 2026
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) intends to launch a competitive tender in the near future for the provision of online sexual health testing services.
The service will include the supply of STI testing kits, laboratory processing, digital result reporting, Oral contraception, EHC, and integration with local sexual health pathways. Providers must demonstrate robust clinical governance, data protection compliance, and user accessibility.
MPFT may undertake pre-market engagement activities to better understand supplier capabilities and inform the final specification. Interested providers are encouraged to express interest and monitor relevant procurement portals for updates.
This PIN is issued to inform the market and encourage early engagement. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender portal and ensure registration with EU Supply UK for further updates.
Contact: Sophie.Dunn@mpft.nhs.uk
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Details will be included in the Procurement documentation to download from EU-Supply.com. This is a prior information notice only, procurement tender notice will follow in due course.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.6)

Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  30/09/2025
Local time:  00:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Midlands Partnersip NHS Foundation Trust
Trust HQ. St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3AG
UK

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
All appeals should be raised in line with the prevailing legislation.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Midlands Partnersip NHS Foundation Trust
Turst HQ St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street
Stafford
SJ16 3AG
UK