Planning

NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST

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Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), representing NHS England - North West, is planning a procurement process for Complex Termination of Pregnancy Services (CTOP), classified under Health and social work services. The procurement, announced on 16 February 2026, is under the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 9 March 2026. The services will be provided within Merseyside in the region of North West England (UKD), with a contract value estimated at £930,000. The process will follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) method according to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their operations within the North West of England. Companies proficient in delivering specialised health services, particularly in complex termination of pregnancy, will find this tender especially relevant. As the buying organisation is NHS England - North West, businesses capable of aligning with public health requirements and regulations have a distinct advantage. Engaging in this process could enhance business visibility and establish significant partnerships within the 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/013857-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
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
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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