Integrated Sexual Health Service - Market Engagement

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Bracknell Forest Council Public Health team currently commission Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (ISH) services on behalf of the three Berkshire East councils (Bracknell Forest Council, Slough Council and Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead). While many sexual and reproductive health indicators for Berkshire East local authorities are performing comparatively well to national outcomes, there are some areas for improvement, including: • Improving the chlamydia detection rate • Reducing new syphilis and gonorrhoea infections • Implementing HIV prevention strategies to: o Reduce new HIV diagnosis o Increase HIV testing o Improve earlier detection of HIV and reduce late HIV diagnosis • Increasing contraceptive offer • Reducing under 25s abortions and repeat abortions • Ensuring a more equitable access to sexual and reproductive services What we are looking for The provision of ISH services for Berkshire East which will include the provision of: • An Integrated Sexual Health Service covering all 3 levels of sexual and reproductive health care (levels 1, 2, and 3). • Online sexual health services offering access to emergency hormonal contraception, STI and HIV testing, with opportunities to include testing provision for under-18s, as well as condom distribution and PrEP management. • Outreach services delivering targeted support for children and young people and underserved population groups. • Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health promotion, including a dedicated website offering detailed information and advice on sexual and reproductive health. The service configuration will be tailored to meet the needs of each local authority area. Market engagement event • Date: 20 May • Time: 11am - 12.30pm • Location: Teams Information we will provide • Our vision and scope for the service • Sexual and reproductive health needs in Berkshire East • Intended impact (outcomes and outputs) for the service • Our approach to procurement • Key dates in the procurement process • Estimated costs Information we would like to know • Feedback on the service specification • Viability of the proposal • Capabilities/expertise your organisation can offer • Partnership availability Please submit your expression of interest via the e-tendering portal and we will share the Teams invite. For any questions, please contact Public.Health@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

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