Award

Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS)

NHS ANGLIA COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Anglia Commissioning Support Unit is seeking to commission a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) across Norfolk, covering early medical TOPS and procedures up to 24 weeks gestation. This procurement process, classified under health services, is currently in the award stage, with the new contract set to commence on 5 April 2017. Bidders had until 12 noon on 14 October 2016 to submit their tender responses, and an award notice was published on 2 November 2016. The total contract value amounts to £2,034,000, and it spans a period of three years, with a potential two-year extension depending on satisfactory performance.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering abortion services, sexual health counselling, and related support mechanisms. Companies that provide high-quality healthcare services, along with those experienced in managing sensitive client interactions, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The tender aims to enhance service delivery while ensuring equitable access to care, making it a beneficial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach in the healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS)

Notice Description

Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Groups (West/ North/ Norwich/ South) wish to commission a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) including Early Medical TOPS and TOPS up to 24 weeks gestation. NHS Standard Contract 3 years term, 24 months extension option subject to satisfactory contractual performance, the new service contract will start Wednesday 5 April 2017. Service aims are: - High quality responsive impartial support/advice to service users who request an abortion, regardless of age/ethnicity/language/disabilities/mental health needs/sexual orientation/religious/personal circumstances. - Provide abortion methods clinically appropriate for gestation/clinical circumstances, including those with complex needs. - Improve users sexual health by providing sexual health screening/counselling/referral to treatment appropriate for sexually transmitted infections incl. Chlamydia, HIV. - Encourage contraception use, ensure women have information about local contraception advice/services. - Support in treatment options/decisions. All Tender documents are issued and are available to access via the Pro-Contract e-tendering system at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Bidders wishing to bid for this procurement must complete/ submit a Tender Response via Pro-Contract by the submission deadline of 12 noon Friday 14 October 2016. See the ITT pack for milestone timeline, instructions, scoring/ evaluation criteria, Contract, Specification and embedded templates that need to be completed/ submitted as your Response. Suppliers need to register, login, download all documents and complete the Response Template and other supporting documentation electronically, then upload/ submit them via Pro-Contract by the deadline. Submission of Tenders will only be accepted via the Pro-Contract system. Bidders are responsible for removing/ redacting any sensitive material, and ensuring that you have uploaded/ submitted the correct documents. Once registered, all communication related to this procurement must be via the Pro-Contract e-mail messaging facility. A clarification question/ answer process will operate up until 12 noon Friday 30 September 2016, this gives Bidders the opportunity to submit any clarification questions relating to this ITT and related documents. Please submit any such queries using the Clarification Question Template in Appendix 5 - Supporting Documents of the ITT pack, and submit your form using the Pro-Contract messaging facility. Any queries should reference (if any) the appropriate paragraph, section, bullet point or question number in the documentation. We aim to provide all clarification replies by 17.00hrs Friday 7 October 2016. The Commissioners will provide an anonymised copy of any clarification questions/ answers to all Bidders that have registered on the portal for this requirement. Any responses to clarification questions will be issued via Pro-Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28524e2e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef36e543-f1fc-4f11-918d-e10f2d1e5504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,034,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2016 - 2 Nov 2016 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ANGLIA COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROADLAND BUSINESS PARK, THORPE
Postcode
NR7 0WG
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Brundall
Westminster Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCOMPLETE PROCEDURE WHICH HAS BEEN STOPPED, WITHOUT THE AWARD O

Further Information

Notice Documents

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