HIV Anti-Stigma Training Programme-HIV Opt out Testing for Blood Borne Viruses programme

What the buyer is asking for

NHS England is seeking to commission a provider to deliver an anti-stigma programme in 61 trusts. Initial contract term is 24 months with the option to extend for a period of 12 months. Maximum financial envelope for the initial term is £600,000 ex VAT. Total value for the full contract term in extensions is £900,000 ex vat. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 12:00 (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• qualityTechnical60%
• qualitySocial Value10%
• costCommercial30%

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published25 days ago

   12 Oct 2026, 15:49 BST
2. Clarification questions by14 days ago

   23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 5 days

   11 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 45 days

   21 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice8 Oct 2026, 14:39 BST095276-2026
2. Tender updated12 Oct 2026, 15:49 BST096205-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender