Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) Services
Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, and Sutton councils are jointly procuring Integrated Sexual Health Services for a new contract starting in October 2026.
Merton Council's Cabinet decided in September 2025 to expand its sexual health services consortium to include Sutton, joining Wandsworth and Richmond upon Thames. The council approved the procurement of a new Integrated Sexual Health Services contract for 5.5 years, with an option for a five-year extension, following an unsuccessful tender in 2024.
Richmond Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee also decided in September 2025 to launch a joint procurement process for these services with Wandsworth, Merton, and Sutton. The new contract for Integrated Sexual Health Services is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026, aiming to enhance services across the four boroughs.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Cabinet approved procurement of a new ISH Services contract for 5.5 years on 22 September 2025. Source
- Richmond Council's committee decided on 15 September 2025 to launch joint procurement for ISH services. Source
- The new ISH services contract for the four boroughs is scheduled to start on 1 October 2026. Source
- Merton Council's procurement includes an option for a contract extension of up to 5 years. Source
- The joint procurement involves Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, and Richmond upon Thames councils. Source 1 Source 2
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