Tender

Long Acting Reversible Contraception in Primary Care Settings Dynamic Purchasing System LIVE

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2023 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently tendering for the provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services in primary care settings across Kent. The contract involves fitting, monitoring, and removal of IUDs, IUSs, and SDIs for contraceptive purposes. The value of the contract is £2,475,000 GBP, and the procurement method is selective with a tender deadline of 30th November 2023 and contract duration from 1st December 2023 to 30th November 2024.

This tender by Kent County Council provides opportunities for healthcare providers with expertise in contraceptive services to deliver LARC in primary care settings. Businesses with valid Letters of Competence (LoC) issued by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) or the ability to meet specified competencies can compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized healthcare providers are particularly suited for this opportunity, aimed at ensuring access to LARC services throughout Kent's Primary Care Network areas.

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Notice Title

Long Acting Reversible Contraception in Primary Care Settings Dynamic Purchasing System LIVE

Notice Description

Kent County Council is procuring through Primary Care, the fitting, monitoring, checking, and removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs), intrauterine systems (IUSs) and sub-dermal implants (SDIs), collectively known as long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), for contraceptive purposes only. The Council is aiming to procure a service which is available in each Kent geographical Primary Care Network area, to ensure access for services throughout the county. The service will be provided in primary care settings across Kent, by practitioners who hold valid and up-to-date Letters of Competence (LoC), as issued by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), for the procedures undertaken, or by potential providers who have suitability to pursue the professional activity, including the ability to: - achieve and maintain competence to deliver LARC as specified by the FSRH as part of a primary care pathway. - have appropriate treatment rooms and facilities for delivery of LARC as specified by FSRH latest clinical guidance, within each geographical GP PCN/ neighbourhood quadrant. - ensure that patients with needs relating to uncomplicated STIs should have their care managed by appropriately skilled healthcare professionals, as defined by the latest standards specified by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e12e91a3-1883-42b8-8195-181a5f5e5ae3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35ee642-72d2-4c22-8cf8-6b0c5142c08c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,475,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Wellard
Contact Email
matthew.wellard@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000413221

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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