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14 Nov 2024 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the commissioning of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services for Cornish residents has been handled by Cornwall Council, a regional authority. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically health services, and is situated in the UKK3 region, encompassing locations such as Truro. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process completed by May 2025. The tender experienced updates and modifications, typically involving changes to deadlines and descriptions, with the final award stage marked by various active contracts signed in March 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in managing health services like contraception provision. With 46 bids submitted, including 37 from small and medium-sized enterprises, the tender attracted a range of providers, notably those in the UKK3 region. This open procedure, inclusive of electronic bid submissions and no reliance on foreign partners, prefers local suppliers, offering a substantial growth avenue for businesses ranging from large health organisations to smaller, regional clinics aiming to expand their service offerings within Cornwall.

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Notice Title

Contraception - Larc

Notice Description

The commissioning of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) service for Cornish residents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The commissioning of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) service for Cornish residents.

Renewal: The initial period is for five years, after which there is a single option to extend for a further three years. Potential Contract length of eight years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022266-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,535,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
45
Supplier Names

Atlantic Medical Group

Bodriggy Health Centre

Bosvena Health

Bottreaux Surgery

Brannel Surgery

Carn to Coast Health Centre

Carnon Downs Surgery

Chacewater and Devoran Surgeries

Fowey River Practice

Godolphin Health

Harris Memorial Surgery

Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery

Kernow Health CIC

Lander Medical Practice

Leatside Health Centre

Marazion Surgery

Middleway Surgery

Morrab Surgery

Mullion and Constantine Group Practice

Narrowcliff Surgery

Neetside Surgery

Newquay Health Centre

Oak Tree Surgery & Pensilva Health Centre

Old Bridge Surgery

One Medicare T/A One Primary Care LLP

Penryn Surgery

Petroc Group Practice

Port Isaac Surgery

Probus Surgery

Quay Lane Surgery

Roseland Surgeries

Rosmellyn Surgery

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Saltash Health Centre

St Agnes Surgery

St Austell Healthcare

Stratton Medical Centre

Sunnyside Surgery

Tamar Valley Health

The Clays Practice

The Falmouth Health Centre Practice

The Three Spires Medical Practice

Trescobeas Surgery

Veor Surgery

Wadebridge and Camel Estuary Practice

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