HIV Self Sampling Service

This framework has been created in association with Public Health England (PHE) and English local authorities as a single supplier for an HIV self sampling website, sampling kit provision and testing and results management service.

The service can be accessed from the www.freetesting.hiv website. This website will automatically re direct the enquiry to the appointed service provider, Preventx Limited.

Preventx Limited are responsible for the entire service provision. The requirement will be met using their test.hiv brand. Preventx Limited will provide and maintain the ordering website, kit fulfilment and testing of returned samples from their Sheffield based laboratory. Communication of the reactive results service has been subcontracted to Yorkshire MESMAC who will in turn contact the service user to signpost them to a level 3 GUM/integrated sexual health service local to them and of their choice for confirmatory testing and support.

The framework is specifically designed for use by PHE and English Local Authorities, however it is available for use nationally by public sector bodies in England, including, but not limited to:

• Local Authority Establishments in England
• Police & Emergency Services
• NHS & HSC Bodies
• Central Government Departments & their agencies
• Registered Charities
• Schools & Academies

• Service specification devised in collaboration with PHE and representatives from local authorities in England.
• Framework monitoring by ESPO in association with PHE and LA steering group.
• This framework is compliant with UK/EU procurement legislation - we’ve done the work, so there’s no need for you to run a full EU procurement process.
• The provider has already been assessed during the procurement process for their ability to provide the relevant service.
• Pre-agreed terms & conditions to underpin all orders so no need to worry.
• PHE PR Toolkit available to assist commissioners with local marketing.

• Preventx Limited (with Yorkshire MESMAC as subcontractor)