How to win: HIV Anti-Stigma Training-HIV Opt out Testing for Blood Borne Viruses programme

About this contract

NHS England is seeking to commission a provider to deliver anti-stigma training in 61 trusts. Initial contract term is 24 months with the option to extend for a period of 12 months. Maximum financial envelope for the initial term is £600,00 ex VAT. Total value for the full contract term in extensions is £900,000 ex vat. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 12:0 (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NHS England scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £900,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 11 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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