The GM SHIP will contribute to improving and protecting the sexual and reproductive health of women and men from populations most at-risk of exposure to HIV (MARPs) and could include requirements to deliver information, advice and support interventions and to deliver point of care testing for HIV. The GM SHIP will also contribute to improving or protecting the health and well-being of children, young people and adults living with diagnosed HIV and could include requirements to deliver information, advice and support interventions. GM SHIP could be required to facilitate access to condoms and lubricants, to raise awareness of clinical and non-clinical interventions and services, and to develop community resilience and assets.

Salford City Council as the lead Commissioner on behalf of the Greater Manchester Local Authorities is seeking a contracting arrangement with a single organisation. To this end we are seeking a provider that is either a single organisation, a partnership or consortium of providers with an appointed lead member or a lead provider with appointed sub-contractors.