Tender

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2024 at 09:00

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01 Oct 2024 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) service. The council aims to establish an integrated women's health hub to enhance the availability of contraceptive options for residents. This contract, classified under Health and Social Work Services, targets the provision of services in the UKJ region, specifically beginning on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027, with a possible extension for an additional year. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage using the Open procedure, with a bid submission deadline of 31st October 2024 at 12:00 PM.

Securing this tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in reproductive health. Companies equipped to manage such health services, including the fitting and removal of intrauterine devices (IUD), intrauterine systems (IUS), and contraceptive implants, would find this tender highly beneficial. Businesses focusing on collaborative approaches with local authorities to enhance public health outcomes are well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). It is Wokingham's vision to establish an integrated women's health hub. The commissioner and provider/s will work collaboratively to support opportunities to enhance the options available to residents. These will be discussed with the successful provider post-contract award. LARC is the first step of this plan, and the successful provider will be expected to play a key role in developing this vision in partnership with the contract commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contraception can be required by many different individuals in our community. This service specification refers to "individuals" which includes all women, transgender and non-binary people with female reproductive organs. The national Women's Health Strategy emphasises the importance of increasing access to and choice of contraception, including Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), for all individuals, and improving their experiences including during fitting and removal of an intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS), or contraceptive implants for initial of 2 years period

Renewal: it is 1 option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031479-2024
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Areej Shabaa
Contact Email
areej.shabaa@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

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