Tender

NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 09:08

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 09:13

Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England - North West, based in Merseyside, is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service," falling under the industry category of Health and social work services. This procurement is being managed with the assistance of North of England Commissioning Support (NECS). The process is being conducted under the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) method, and is now at the tender update stage. The closing date for submissions is set for 12 noon on 16th March 2026, following the recent amendment. The project, with an estimated value of £930,000, is part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which signifies that standard Public Contract Regulations do not apply.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in managing complex health services. Companies with expertise in healthcare service delivery are well-poised to bid, as the process requires providers who can handle sensitive and specialised services. Additionally, organisations with a strong presence or partnership capabilities in the North West of England and experience in public health tenders underlines a competitive advantage. This contract highlights a critical public health need and provides an avenue for businesses to engage in meaningful service provision, potentially paving the way for further opportunities within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (Health and Justice Team) (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of Complex Termination of Pregnancy Services (CTOP) .

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. It is the intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process. Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: NW Health and Justice and Specialised Commissioning Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Additional information: Further details can be found on the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Using the contract reference: C402430

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017669-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L3 4BL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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