NHS England South West - HIV Services in Wiltshire - Market Engagement

What this is

NHS England South West intends to commission HIV treatment services in Wiltshire from 1 April 2027, when they are expected to be separated from the currently integrated sexual health service (integrated arrangement runs to 31 March 2027). This Prior Information Notice seeks to gauge provider interest ahead of procurement. The contract term is expected to be an initial 5 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years, at an indicative annual value of GBP 235,648 (drug costs paid separately as a pass-through). Services must follow the national HIV service specification.

Key points

• PIN for HIV treatment services in Wiltshire from 1 April 2027
• Indicative annual value approximately GBP 235,648 (drug costs excluded)
• Term 5 years plus option to extend up to 2 years

Who can bid

Providers able to deliver HIV treatment services across Wiltshire in line with the national HIV prescribed service specification (version 4.4).

How to submit

No submission at this stage; NHS England seeks to understand provider interest. Procurement carried out by NHS South, Central & West (SCW), which may transfer to a successor during the process.

Contract period

Expected initial term of 5 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years, commencing 1 April 2027.

Classification

CPV 85100000 — Health services South WestWiltshire