Award

Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) in Hertfordshire

ATTAIN

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16 Feb 2024 at 16:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWE ICB), acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract to Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices for Termination of Pregnancy Services in Hertfordshire. The contract, valued at £2,716,230 GBP, is in effect from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a possible extension to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage was a direct award, and the tender closed on the date the decision to award was made. The services fall under the Health services category and are located in the East of England.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specializing in pregnancy termination services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for competing, given the SME suitability indicated. The short-term contract aims to ensure continuity of care for patients while the HWE ICB develops its sexual health commissioning strategy, providing a platform for business growth and service delivery in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) in Hertfordshire

Notice Description

This notice is to confirm the award of a contract to Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices to provide Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) across Hertfordshire. This Contract Award Notice follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice which was published on 16th March 2023 (notice reference: 2023/S 000-007631). The termination of pregnancy service provides termination of pregnancies which are quick and safe depending on the personal health and circumstance of the individual service user, to help to reduce repeat abortions and unintended pregnancies and to promote better sexual health amongst service users. The contract duration is 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 with the option to extend for a further year to 31st March 2025. The value identified in this Notice is exclusive of VAT and is for the potential 2-year period, including the extension. The value of the initial 12-month contract is PS1,358,115 (exclusive of VAT). The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWE ICB) was established on 1st July 2022. The HWE ICB replaced the Clinical Commissioning Groups within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The HWE ICB are currently developing their commissioning strategy for sexual health services, this review and strategy development will determine how the services are best delivered to our patients in future. The short-term nature of this contract allows continuity of care for patients whilst the strategy is developed and delivered. As this was a direct award, the closing date within this notice is the date on which the decision to award was made through HWE governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3630804-8ae9-4e67-a7c3-67ef22933f74
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
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition for the reasons set out within this notice.
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,716,230 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,716,230 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
ATTAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6JL
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSI REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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