Planning

Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS)

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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Planning

25 Jul 2019 at 11:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for "Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS)" across seven Clinical Commissioning Group areas in Sussex, England. The planned contract has an estimated annual value of approximately £2 million and is anticipated to last for three years, with an optional extension. Interested parties have until 12:00 midday on 16th August 2019 to provide their feedback via the eTendering Portal, which is intended to inform the subsequent tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in delivering essential health services. Businesses that specialise in health services, particularly those with experience in women’s health, sexual health provision, or related clinical areas, would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender process could enhance their visibility and competitiveness in providing vital healthcare services to the local communities in Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS)

Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI) Termination of Pregnancy Services (Reference NHS/SOEPS/18.468 RFI) For provision of services across all 7 Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group areas: NHS Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Hastings and Rother Clinical Commissioning Group NHS High Weald Lewes and Havens Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Crawley Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Horsham and Mid Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group The Commissioner is seeking the views of Healthcare Providers for a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS). The provider/s will deliver a Termination of Pregnancy Service that adheres to national clinical guidelines, to the population of Sussex across 7 Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) areas. The anticipated value of the service across all 7 CCGS is approximately PS2Million per annum. The Commissioner is considering a contract period of 3 years plus an optional extension period. The key objectives of the service are: *To offer high quality, impartial support and advice to all service users who request an TOP, regardless of age, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, religious or personal circumstances *To provide service users with access to a TOP service within the nationally required target time *To provide TOP methods clinically appropriate for a service user's gestation and clinical circumstances *To improve the sexual health of service users through sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV screening of all service users *To provide information and advice on all methods of contraception and the supply of the full range of reversible contraceptive methods This RFI process is designed to help the Commissioner 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 as/if required. Your feedback at this point will not have a bearing on any future Tender submissions you may wish to offer at a later date should the Commissioner undertake a procurement for this service. You will not be disadvantaged if you choose not to respond to this RFI but it will be helpful to understand your views at this early stage, so you are encouraged to respond as fully as you can. Please complete your response and return via our eTendering Portal, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning , reference: Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) NHS/SOEPS/18.468 RFI by 12:00 Midday on Friday 16th August 2019. Thank you for your participation - we appreciate your time and effort in completing this RFI. Additional information: Please register on the portal in order to access the documents and submit a response to this RFI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a43521-9707-49d7-93be-1622cd14641d
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
25 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
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)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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