Common use of Procurement design and Lots Clause in Contracts

Procurement design and Lots. 4.1. This procurement has been divided into three Lots, Providers may bid for one or more of the lots detailed in table 1. Section 6 describes the requirements for each lot in more detail. Table 1 Lot Lot name Outline of requirement 1 STI testing and management • Online portal assessment for and provision of postal kit for STI and viral hepatitis testing (Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, HIV Syphilis). • 1st line treatment for uncomplicated Chlamydia infection • Referral and support into care • Provision of surveillance and monitoring data • Provision of condoms and lubricant • Sign posting, information and support 2 EHC assessment and provision • Online and or remote assessment for emergency contraception • Referral/signposting for IUD if appropriate • Remote prescribing of EHC • Dispensing and supply of medication • Provision of bridging contraception and home pregnancy tests • Provision of condoms and lubricant • Provision of chlamydia self-sample kits (for selected user) • 1st line treatment for uncomplicated Chlamydia infection • Sign posting, information and support • Provision of surveillance and monitoring data 3 Contraception assessment and provision • Online and or remote assessment for hormonal contraception • Referral/signposting for LARC methods if appropriate • Remote prescribing of contraception • Dispensing and supply of medication • Provision of condoms and lubricant • Provision of chlamydia self-sample kits (for selected user) • 1st line treatment for uncomplicated Chlamydia infection • Sign posting, information and support • Provision of surveillance and monitoring data 5. Objectives 5.1. The objectives of the procurement are: • To appoint one or more qualified Service Providers to a national framework to support or complement the local commissioning of e-sexual and reproductive healthcare • To ensure that local commissioners of sexual and reproductive healthcare (or their providers) have access to low-cost, clinically robust e-sexual and reproductive healthcare as described in this specification and to include: STI self-sampling (T4 as standard), remote prescribing and dispensing and supply (via post, and / or collection from a pharmacy) of contraception, emergency contraception and treatment for uncomplicated cases of chlamydia as the main components of service and provision of condoms and lubricants, pregnancy tests, and chlamydia tests (T1) as secondary components of service. For the purposes of this document these services will be described as e-SRH. • To ensure that local commissioners of sexual and reproductive healthcare (or their providers) have a convenient and flexible method of contracting with a provider of e-sexual and reproductive healthcare and choice in terms of what and how components of care will be delivered and implemented. • To support and complement the provision of sexual and reproductive healthcare in participating areas, establishing and maintaining strong and productive relationships with local providers and commissioners to support the management of care for patients. • Produce a fully testable/working version demonstrated to PHE in advance of go-live within two weeks of contract award. • To have the Framework available for use by Customers as soon as possible following contract award. • Create efficiencies for the Customer by offering convenient, low cost and flexible contracting options with one or more Provider(s) appointed to provide the Goods and/or Services according to an established service specification, quality standards and Call-Off Terms. 6. REQUIREMENTS 6.1 Service outcomes • Increase access to STI testing services • Diagnose STIs and provide treatment for chlamydia or refer to specialist services for treatment of STIs • Increase access to contraception through remote services primarily delivered online or through referral to specialist services