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Provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care in West Northamptonshire

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care. This initiative aims to support the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service by offering two specific components: Contraceptive Subdermal Implants (SDI) and Intrauterine Contraception (IUC). Providers can offer both components to ensure equitable provision and efficiency. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves a Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Potential providers are encouraged to contact the procurement team by 26 March 2025 to obtain the Request for Information (RFI) and express their interest. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2028, covering services in West Northamptonshire, UKF24.

This tender offers significant opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in sexual and reproductive health services. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings and increase their client base by providing LARC methods. Ideal participants include primary care providers who can deliver both SDI and IUC components at scale, ensuring comprehensive contraceptive options for all clients. Interested providers who meet the stipulated requirements will receive contracts, promoting business growth through stable, long-term agreements with a reputable public authority. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for entities looking to strengthen their presence in the healthcare industry and contribute to public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care in West Northamptonshire

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has a statutory responsibility to commission sexual and reproductive health services. WNC is in the process of entering into a partnership arrangement to deliver our Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service. To supplement the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service, WNC is seeking to commission the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care. The aim of this is to ensure that people can make informed choices about their methods of contraception and have easy access to a full range of options to prevent unplanned pregnancy. The opportunity comprises two parts: LARC Component A - Contraceptive Subdermal Implants (SDI) LARC Component B - Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) Providers can deliver component A and/or component B. West Northamptonshire Council would prefer providers to deliver both components at scale to support equitable provision and efficiency. West Northamptonshire Council will offer contracts to all providers that meet all requirements in relation to the provision of the relevant health care services to patients, based on this notice. The contract ends on 31st March 2028. More information about the service and requirements can be found in the specification requested via procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk This process is being carried out in accordance with the procedure for 'Direct Award Process B' under Regulations 6 and 8 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Interested providers must complete the Request for Information document available from procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk. If you are an eligible provider that did not express interest in this opportunity before the closing date and would like to explore contracting with us, please email phcontractsteam@westnorthants.gov.uk.

Planning Information

Please contact procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk for a copy of the Request For Information (RFI) and supplementary documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009292-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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