Tender

Termination of Pregnancy Service for South Tyneside

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support, representing NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group, is initiating a tender for a Termination of Pregnancy Service covering the South Tyneside locality. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with bids accepted for either or both of two distinct lots: Early Medical Termination of Pregnancy Service and Termination of Pregnancy Service for 10-14 weeks gestation. The bid submission deadline is set for 5 July 2016, and the contract is expected to commence from 1 December 2016, extending for a period of three years, with an option for a further two-year extension based on performance. The contract value is approximately £649,917, categorised under health services.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering clinical services, counselling, and support related to reproductive health. Businesses able to provide high-quality, empathetic care and treatment in line with the specifications outlined in the tender will be well-positioned to compete. This contract not only aims to meet the needs of women seeking assistance but also emphasises improving the sexual health of the community, thus benefiting organisations focused on healthcare improvements and outreach in the South Tyneside area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Termination of Pregnancy Service for South Tyneside

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (STCCG) who wish to commission a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) to cover the South Tyneside locality. The CCG are expecting to commission a high quality advice and treatment service which is responsive and sensitive to the needs of people referred or referring themselves to the service. The service will be in 2 Lots, Lot 1 Early Medical Termination of Pregnancy Service Lot 2 Termination of Pregnancy Service (10-14 weeks gestation) Bids will be accepted for one or both Lots. This service is required to provide advice and support to women wishing to explore a termination of pregnancy and to facilitate access to the most appropriate procedure. The aims of the service are: To offer high quality, impartial support and advice to all service users who request an abortion, regardless of age, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, religious or personal circumstances. To provide abortion methods clinically appropriate for a service user's gestation and clinical circumstances. To improve the sexual health of service users through providing sexual health screening, counselling and referral to treatment as appropriate for Chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. To encourage use of contraception services and ensure women have information about local contraception services including those GP Practices that provide a full range of contraceptive services. To support women in their decisions about treatment options. The service is to commence from 01 December 2016 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend the contract by a further 1 x 24 month period subject to satisfactory contractual performance. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of South Tyneside and how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing the improvement. This will be tested via the response to the tender. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal https://In-tendhost.co.uk/necs hosted by In-Tend, the managed service provider for the NECS e-tendering system. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should potential providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, they should contact the In-Tend helpdesk by calling 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. Please note the deadline for submission of all bids is 12 Noon on 5 July 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1b2c87-3ae4-46ea-b286-e860bc03e03c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£649,917 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2019 2-3 years
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
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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