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AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is procuring a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract. The tender is in the services category, with a contract value of 1.0 GBP. The procurement stage is active, and the tender deadline is September 20, 2023. The service is split into two lots with specific objectives and service details. The procurement method is an open procedure, and suppliers can register interest via the provided link.

This tender presents an opportunity for qualified providers to deliver termination of pregnancy services in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. Businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialised in women's health and reproductive services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period spans from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, with potential for a 2-year extension based on performance. Suppliers should adhere to the bid validity period of 180 days. The procurement aims to enhance access to termination of pregnancy services while ensuring quality care and confidentiality for all service users.

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Notice Title

AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB is seeking suitably qualified and capable providers to deliver their Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Early Termination: Up to 13 weeks + 6 days

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB is seeking suitably qualified and capable providers to deliver their Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP)
contract.

The service is split into 2 Lots:
Early Termination: Up to 13 weeks + 6 days Late
Termination: Over 14 weeks and up to 24 weeks

Up to 14 weeks gestation service will include the following aspects:
* Booking Service to pre-termination assessment clinic
* Community pre-termination assessment clinic either face to face consultation or telemedicine
* Early medical terminations of pregnancy up to 14 weeks gestation; or
* Referral to provider of late terminations of pregnancy 14 to 23 weeks plus 6 days gestation


Objectives of the service:
* To offer high quality, impartial support and advice to all Service Users who request a termination of pregnancy, regardless of age, ethnicity, language, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religious or personal circumstances.
* To provide Service Users with access to a termination of pregnancy as early as possible.
* To provide a culturally sensitive and confidential service.
* To provide termination of pregnancy methods clinically appropriate for a Service User's gestation and clinical circumstances.
* To improve the sexual health of Service Users through proactively offering sexual health screening and treatment as appropriate for Chlamydia, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. To provide information and advice on all methods of contraception, (with particular emphasis on the promotion of LARC) and the supply of the full range of reversible contraceptive methods.

To register your interest please see the link below and search for the project reference/name as detailed:

Where to apply for the tender:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Name: AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy
Service for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Project Reference Number: C192568. Additional information: This is an Any Qualified Provider contract and is on a zero value, zero volume basis with no activity guaranteed

Options: Option to extend for 2 years subject to satisfactory performance

Lot 2 - Late Termination: Over 14 weeks and up to 24 weeks

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB is seeking suitably qualified and capable providers to deliver their Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP)
contract.

The service is split into 2 Lots:
Early Termination: Up to 13 weeks + 6 days Late
Termination: Over 14 weeks and up to 24 weeks

The Service will include the following aspects:
* Late terminations of pregnancy 14 to 24-weeks' gestation


Objectives of the service:
* To offer high quality, impartial support and advice to all Service Users who request a termination of pregnancy, regardless of age, ethnicity, language, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religious or personal circumstances.
* To provide Service Users with access to a termination of pregnancy as early as possible.
* To provide a culturally sensitive and confidential service.
* To provide termination of pregnancy methods clinically appropriate for a Service User's gestation and clinical circumstances.
* To improve the sexual health of Service Users through proactively offering sexual health screening and treatment as appropriate for Chlamydia, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. To provide information and advice on all methods of contraception, (with particular emphasis on the promotion of LARC) and the supply of the full range of reversible contraceptive methods.

To register your interest please see the link below and search for the project reference/name as detailed:

Where to apply for the tender:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Name: AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy
Service for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Project Reference Number: C192568. Additional information: This is an Any Qualified Provider contract and is on a zero value, zero volume basis with no activity guaranteed

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f7b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025355-2023
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
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 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
NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

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