Integrated Sexual Health Services

The Council wishes to commission an integrated sexual health promotion and provision that is equitable and accessible to everyone in Thurrock. The service will enable open access, cost-effective, high quality provision for contraception and prevention, diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections. This must be according to evidence-based protocols and adapted to the needs of local populations. The Provider will be required to innovate, design and propose a service delivery model as part of the competitive tender process. The model should explore new ways of working whilst considering the scope of service aspirations and ensuring the required outcomes are met. The Council is seeking a collaborative approach from the provision with the Service primarily delivered by a Single (Lead Provider) with some elements sub-contracted (e.g. within Primary Care). The Provider will additionally manage out of area payments for GUM within the block contract price.