Planning

Termination of Pregnancy Services (Black Country CCGs) - Market Engagement

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS

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Planning

08 Feb 2019 at 17:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands is initiating a market engagement for the "Termination of Pregnancy Services" aimed at the Black Country Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). This engagement is part of the planning stage of the procurement process, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 27th February 2019. The procurement pertains to health services, specifically targeting abortion care for the female population across the West Midlands, England. Interested parties are invited to a market engagement event on 28th February 2019 in West Bromwich, where they can gain insights into service requirements and provide feedback on the proposed service model.

This market engagement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, especially for those with experience in providing reproductive health services. Companies that specialise in abortion care, sexual health, and related counselling services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this engagement. Participating in the event will allow these organisations to understand the commissioners' needs better and influence the tender process, thereby fostering their growth potential in a crucial area of public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Termination of Pregnancy Services (Black Country CCGs) - Market Engagement

Notice Description

NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG on behalf of itself, Wolverhampton CCG and Walsall CCG is looking to engage with potential provider organisations who are potentially interested in delivering a Termination of Pregnancy Service to provide abortion care for the female population, commissioned by Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG, Wolverhampton CCG and Walsall CCG. The aims and objectives of the service are expected to be: * To provide an abortion service that is accessible, equitable and timely in delivering high quality care that is appropriate effective and legal to service users * To Provide a quality service informed by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Guidance for the ''Care of Women Requesting Induced Abortion'' (the RCOG Guideline), the MEDFASH standards for sexual health service, and current best evidence. * To ensure that risk of infection and other complications to service users is minimized. * To ensure that opportunities for contraceptive counselling and sexual health screening are maximised especially chlamydia for patients at high risk * To reduce the percentage of women seeking repeat terminations from current levels * To provide nurse led consultations and ensure that doctors recruited are appropriately qualified. To facilitate market engagement the Commissioners will be holding an event which is being held on the 28th February 2019 in West Bromwich. The engagement process will enable Commissioners to give interested organisations an overview of requirements. It will also encourage feedback from the market on elements of the service model and future procurement structure. To register to attend the market engagement event, obtain further information in relation to agenda & venue, and also to access an additional Commissioner feedback request questionnaire, please follow the instructions below: 1. Go to https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK and click the link to register (If your organisation has not registered previously) 2. Once registered, login in to the system and look for 'quote/tender' reference 34489 Termination of Pregnancy Services (Black Country CCGs) - MARKET ENGAGEMENT. Please make sure that if you wish to attend the event that you have submitted your registration response by no later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 27th February 2019. For any technical support, please contact the e-tendering helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com Additional information: Please note, this notice relates to a market engagement exercise and not a procurement process. All documentation shared as part of this market engagement is draft and subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d5febbb-b670-4233-ba74-5879b6071476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0738c20b-9ee5-4472-8fec-c6e2300856bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - 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
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BROMWICH
Postcode
B70 9LD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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