Tender

NECS385 No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 May 2021 at 08:50

Planning

15 Mar 2021 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has initiated a tender (NECS385) for a No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service. This contract, valued at £214,625 and classified under health and social work services, is set to commence on 1st October 2021, spanning a total of three years with a potential two-year extension based on performance. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions closing at 12:00 noon on 7th June 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure below threshold, utilising an electronic tendering tool for submissions and correspondence, ensuring all communications are conducted digitally through the In-Tend portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that can demonstrate their capability in delivering effective and efficient medical procedures. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on social value in the procurement process. Companies that possess relevant experience in healthcare service provision, particularly those familiar with the regulations involving the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, aiding their growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

NECS385 No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside CCG to commission a No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service. The contract term is 3 years with effect from 01 October 2021, with an option to extend for an additional period of 2 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. The basic principles that mirror those of the Open Procurement route will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 06 May 2021. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon on 07 June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c749da4a-f613-427a-91c6-fed46bc50301
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£214,625 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COUNTY DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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