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GPwER Contract - Vasectomy

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 14:51

TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 14:18

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is undertaking a procurement process for GPwER contracts specifically focused on vasectomy services. The procurement falls under the services category with a centralised location in Exeter, within the UKK4 region. This tender is part of a re-procurement initiative and involves existing providers under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, exempt from Procurement Act provisions. The intention to award notice was published on 6th March 2026, marking the commencement of the standstill period and allowing representations by providers until midnight on 18th March 2026. The procurement method is limited, utilising an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in general-practitioner services, particularly those that specialise in or wish to expand into vasectomy-related healthcare. With an overall contract value estimated at £673,359 over three years, it provides substantial potential for growth and stability. Ideal candidates are entities that align with the quality, value, integration, equality improvement, and social value criteria established by NHS Devon. Given the activity-based payment system and assessment based on previous contract performance, businesses that have demonstrated consistent and satisfactory service delivery in the healthcare sector are well-positioned to apply. Four suppliers, including Amicus Health and Bideford Medical Centre, are already part of the awards process, highlighting opportunities for firms with similar competences. Representations related to the awards process must be submitted by the specified deadline to the contact point at NHS Devon.

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Notice Title

GPwER Contract - Vasectomy

Notice Description

NHS Devon has undertaken a re-procurement of existing GPwER contracts relating to Carpal Tunnel treatment

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure Carpal Tunnel services under GP with Enhanced Responsibility contracts. It is intending to award contracts of 3 years, commencing 01/04/2026 to 4 existing providers (details later in this notice) - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Payment is on an activity basis but approximate lifetime value of these contracts based on previous years is: PS224,453.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18/03/2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06643a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020504-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AMICUS HEALTH

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

NORTHAM SURGERY

ST THOMAS HEALTH CENTRE

Further Information

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