Planning

Vasectomy service

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Mar 2017 at 13:57

Planning

28 Feb 2017 at 11:29

Planning

28 Feb 2017 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Services is planning to commission a Community Vasectomy Service in Brighton and Hove, targeting a contract commencement date of 1st October 2017, with a potential three-year duration and an option to extend for an additional two years. The estimated budget for this service is £240,000. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback via the Request for Information (RFI) response form by 4pm on Friday, 10th March 2017. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with further tender opportunities expected to follow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in health services and family planning. Companies that offer innovative solutions and can ensure high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on convenience and accessibility will find themselves well positioned to compete. With the NHS seeking to enhance service delivery in the community, providers experienced in establishing local clinical services are particularly encouraged to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Vasectomy service

Notice Description

Commissioners within NHS Brighton and Hove CCG are considering commissioning a Community Vasectomy Service under a single provider contract. The current service currently provides for circa 230 procedures per annum. The proposed service would be commissioned to provide GPs with a community vasectomy service in Brighton and Hove. This service will offer patients and partners with advice, counselling and support prior to the procedure. It is proposed that this service is commissioned to include extended hours and weekend clinics. This service will deliver a safe, high quality service provided in a community setting with a choice of date and time of appointments, excellent outcomes and an improved patient experience. It is anticipated that the service would be offered for tender under a standard NHS contract for a period of 3 years commencing on the 1st October 2017 with option to extend for a maximum of a further two years. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge market interest and feedback via the RFI response form for the provision of Vasectomy Services and provide the CCG with valuable information to help update and improve the current service specification. If you would like to discuss any aspects of the requirements, please call Katie Chipping on 01273 238730 (9.00 - 5.00: Monday to Thursday), or send an email to katie.chipping@nhs.net suggesting a date/time for a telephone conversation Please return the questionnaire as fully as you can to: Katie Chipping katie.chipping@nhs.net Please return the form by 4pm Friday 10th March 2017 Additional information: Key Aims and Objectives To provide high quality local community vasectomy services within the CCG, for patients aged 18 and over, resident, or registered with a GP, in the CCG area To provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. To provide a complete holistic patient focused care package; including pre and post-operative care, information, advice and counselling To ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. To improve access and convenience for patients This is a process designed to help the Commissioners form a view of the best way to commission the service and is not the beginning of a tender exercise. A further tender advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time as/if required. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent tender process if you choose not to respond to this RFI but the Commissioners will use the level of response received as part of the supporting evidence for any next steps taken. The Commissioners wish to understand your views at this early stage, so you are encouraged to respond and complete the RFI form as fully as you can.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e345712-eaa9-4dba-b4e2-0638839722c8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33641400 - Contraceptives

85100000 - Health services

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 4AH
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

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