Award

AQP Standalone Contraceptive Vasectomy service

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jan 2017 at 16:18

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES involves the commissioning of an AQP Standalone Contraceptive Vasectomy service for NHS Coastal West Sussex CCG. This service aims to provide patients with a choice of providers, appointment locations, and improved patient outcomes. The tender is currently in the Award stage. The qualification window opened on 7th October 2016, and submissions were due by 12pm on 4th November 2016. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2017 and last for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. This procurement falls under the health services industry, specifically community health services, within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing community health services and vasectomy procedures. Companies with the capability to meet the NHS's high standards of quality and safety, as well as those experienced in working within the Any Qualified Provider model, would be well-placed to compete. The emphasis on patient choice and quality presents avenues for innovative service delivery, potentially enabling suppliers to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings within the healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

AQP Standalone Contraceptive Vasectomy service

Notice Description

Commissioners within NHS Coastal West Sussex CCG wish to commission an AQP Standalone Contraceptive Vasectomy Service. This Service will deliver a safe, high quality service for NHS Coastal West Sussex CCG that offers patients a choice of provider, together with choice of location, date and time of appointments, excellent outcomes and an improved patient experience. In 2014-15, the overall activity for the contract comprised 137 consultations and 129 vasectomy procedures. It should be noted that under the Any Qualified Provider model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. The qualification window opens on 7th October 2016. The Commissioners will be holding a Provider Information Event for all interested parties on Monday 17th October 2016. To reserve up to three places per organisation, please email claire.ferguson5@nhs.net or call 01903 708617 with contact details of those who will be attending. The provision of a standalone contraceptive vasectomy service is a contract for a period of 3 years commencing on the 1st April 2017 with option to extend for a maximum of a further two years. The offer documentation comprises of the following: Document 1 AQP Qualification Information Document 2 AQP Application form Document 3 Service Specification In securing services from Providers, the authority needs assurance of competence, quality and safety standards, just as it would for services secured under a formal tender process. Any provider will be eligible to join a list of qualified providers subject to demonstrating competency against the authority's specified criteria. Please read the qualification questionnaire and the supporting offer documents very carefully since failure to comply with the requirements contained therein (including paying particular attention to Maximum Word Limits for answers) will invalidate your submission. If qualified, your organisation will be required to accept the terms and conditions and be compliant with the NHS Standard Contract and any subsequent revisions thereof. It should be clearly noted that certain parts of the contract e.g. Local Quality Requirements are subject to change this and every year in line with DH/Monitor Guidance. At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority will reflect these changes as it deems appropriate in this contract. Please note that the Contracting Authority will not enter into an arrangement with any individual or organisation that does not fully accept this requirement. Please note that caveat responses will be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to change dates and times or modify any stage of the process including the introduction of additional steps or stages in order to gain additional assurance and/or maximise efficiencies. Additional information: An electronic procurement process is being used for this procurement. Interested parties wishing to participate must follow the process detailed below to register their details on the IN-tend eTender system website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning to gain access to further information and obtain the tender documents to be completed and returned for consideration. Any correspondence received via other means will not be responded to. The window for questions from Applicants will close at 12pm, Tuesday 25th October 2016, allowing time for answers to be posted and applicants to complete and submit their applications by 12pm, Friday 4th November 2016. If Applicants are asked Clarification Questions during the Evaluation Stages, they have 48 hours in which to respond. Please ensure that you have staff available to answer the questions, which will be sent to you by email. Failure to respond in the given time could adversely impact your application. Suppliers Instructions of how to express interest and participate in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the e-tendering portal (this is only required once): - Browse to the e-tendering Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning and click the link to register. - Read and accept the terms and conditions and lick 'Continue'. - Enter your correct business and user details. - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password. - Click the 'Tenders' link and then select 'Current'. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier.) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the bottom of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My Tenders' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.) - You can now access any attachments via the relevant tabs. - You can now use the 'Clarifications' function to communicate with the buyerand seek any clarification. - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT. - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).You must then submit your reply using the 'Publish Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49241be0-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3554e1-a279-44c1-94d1-f8318bb08ae9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICE (BPAS

INNOVATIONS IN PRIMARY CARE

MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL

PULBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP

SUSSEX MEDICAL CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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