Tender

Long Acting Reversible Contraception in Primary Care Settings Direct Award B SC230146

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Long Acting Reversible Contraception in Primary Care Settings Direct Award B SC230146" under a Direct Award as part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This involves the procurement of fitting, monitoring, checking, and removal services for intrauterine devices, intrauterine systems, and sub-dermal implants, collectively classified under Community Health Services. The services are to be delivered across primary care settings in Kent, United Kingdom, following a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender stage is currently active, with key dates including the tender end date on 26th November 2026, and the contract period from 30th November 2026 to 1st December 2026. The procurement opportunity, valued at £900,000, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is intended to be provided by practitioners with the required Letters of Competence (LoC).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in reproductive healthcare services. Companies with expertise in providing long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) within clinical settings and who adhere to the latest standards from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could provide valuable growth prospects for businesses by establishing new partnerships and expanding their service offerings within the South East region. The opportunity favours organisations with the requisite competence and facilities, offering a chance to secure a substantial contract with a reputable local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Acting Reversible Contraception in Primary Care Settings Direct Award B SC230146

Notice Description

This is a contract notice being issued as part of a Direct Award B under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Kent County Council is procuring the fitting, monitoring, checking and removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs), intrauterine systems (IUSs) and sub-dermal implants [SDIs] collectively known as long acting reversible contraception (LARC).1 The Service will be provided in primary care settings across Kent, by practitioners who hold valid and up-to-date Letters of Competence (LoC) for the procedures undertaken, or potential providers who have suitability to pursue the professional activity, including the ability to: - achieve and maintain competence to deliver LARC as specified by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) as part of a primary care pathway. - have appropriate treatment rooms for delivery of LARC as specified by FSRH latest clinical guidance, within each geographical GP PCN/ neighbourhood quadrant - ensure that patients with needs relating to uncomplicated STIs should have their care managed by appropriately skilled healthcare professionals, as defined by the latest standards specified by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/H34Q8655UZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/H34Q8655UZ If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d91ad2a-b6fe-4ae4-b515-4e02cd3b19c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 202610 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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