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Procurement for the provision of Termination of Pregnancy Services to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") on behalf of Buckinghamshire CCG, East Berkshire CCG and Berkshire West CCG

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

16 Dec 2020 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting an open tender process for the provision of Termination of Pregnancy Services. This opportunity aims to serve adults registered with a GP in the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group area, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire, East Berkshire, and Berkshire West CCGs. The contract will commence on 1st September 2021 for a duration of three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The financial envelope for the contract is set at £2.2 million per annum, and the tender submission deadline is 20th January 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in reproductive health services. Providers with expertise in delivering safe and efficient termination of pregnancy services, along with the capability to offer comprehensive contraceptive advice and follow-up care, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The delivery of these services is emphasised to be respectful and non-discriminatory, which opens avenues for innovative approaches and partnerships with local healthcare entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the provision of Termination of Pregnancy Services to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") on behalf of Buckinghamshire CCG, East Berkshire CCG and Berkshire West CCG

Notice Description

Oxfordshire CCG are seeking to commission a successful, efficient and safe termination of pregnancy service which respects service user's wishes, reduces repeat terminations and unintended pregnancies, and promotes better sexual health among service users on behalf of Buckinghamshire CCG, East Berkshire CCG and Berkshire West CCG (The CCG Group). The service will be for all adults (over 18) registered with a GP in the CCG group area. The provider will ensure that the service is respectful and does not discriminate on grounds of age, disability, race, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, income levels, marital status, previous terminations or any other non-medical characteristics. The objectives of the service are: * To provide a termination of pregnancy service which provides information/advice and medical terminations within the service user's county of residence or within 30 miles of their home and at the time they request; and provides surgical terminations within their county of residence. * To offer terminations as early as possible based on the service user's gestation and clinical circumstances * To provide a quality service which complies with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Guideline for the "Care of women Requesting Induced Abortion", the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health Guidance and current best evidence. * To ensure 100% of terminations take place without complications * To provide 100% of service users with advice on the full range of contraceptives. * To supply (and where necessary fit) 90% of service users with contraceptives after treatment. The Termination of Pregnancy Service will include: * Primary care referrals and self-referral into the service. * Provision of professionally trained staff. * Regular clinics within the geographical area. * Specialist assessment and treatment. * Appropriate interventions and onward referral where necessary. * Information on and signposting to any relevant support services. * Treatment to prevent hospital admissions. * Drive innovation through service improvement * Work with the CCG on appropriate KPIs * Ensuring appropriate data collection methods to submit quarterly reports to the CCG * Form/maintain good positive links to other associated services/providers to allow the provision of multi-agency health and social care * Work alongside referrers to ensure timely and appropriate referrals; this may include training and support * CQC registration * Have appropriate governance and policies * Working closely with Primary Care Networks The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 1st September 2021, with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioners. The financial envelope is PS2.2 million per annum. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c779640d-6686-47b7-b48d-c8bc40362b16
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 (above threshold)
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
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Donna Harrington
Contact Email
donnaharrington@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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