Tender

Provision of GP Based Sexual Health Services 23-26

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is inviting GP Practices to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Public Health Enhanced Services for Sexual Health in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes. The procurement involves services in the health industry, focusing on Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) and other sexual health services. The council has defined specific requirements in the procurement document, with opportunities available through a specified tender process that started on April 1st, 2023, and will end on March 31st, 2026.

This tender by Bedford Borough Council presents growth opportunities for GP Practices interested in providing sexual health services in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. Businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in sexual health, should consider competing in this open procedure procurement process. The council aims to establish a long-term contractual agreement for the provision of these services, creating a stable business opportunity for successful applicants. The submission deadline for applications is on March 31st, 2026, with detailed information available on the procurement method and submission terms for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Provision of GP Based Sexual Health Services 23-26

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') is inviting Applications from GP Practices to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Ps DPS) in order to provide a number of Public Health Enhanced Services for Sexual Health to the populations of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. GP practices are invited to apply for the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for Contraceptive Purposes. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification provided.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') is inviting Applications from GP Practices to join a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Ps DPS) in order to provide a number of Public Health Enhanced Services for Sexual Health to the populations of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification.GP practices are invited to apply for the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for Contraceptive Purposes. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c328
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011727-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Gatawa
Contact Email
james.gatawa@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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