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Termination of Pregnancy Services

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB

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08 May 2026 at 17:37

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Termination of Pregnancy Services" was conducted by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland Integrated Commissioning Board (LLR ICB). This service falls under the health services category, identified by the CPV code 85100000. The procurement employed a limited method, specifically a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) where direct awards were made under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £3.5 million, is set to provide services from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was formally confirmed on 8th May 2026, intended for the UKF region, specifically covering Leicester and surrounding areas.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with competencies in offering confidential and compassionate health services. Companies that focus on service quality, innovation in data capture and support systems, and aim to improve accessibility and reduce health inequalities would be well-suited for similar tenders. The successful provider, BPAS - British Pregnancy Advisory Service, highlights the importance of integrating quality care, social value, and collaboration with strategic health partnerships, which can serve as a benchmark for advancing business growth in healthcare service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Termination of Pregnancy Services

Notice Description

The Termination of Pregnancy Service is a compassionate and confidential healthcare service designed to support individuals facing unplanned or challenging pregnancies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Termination of Pregnancy Service is a compassionate and confidential healthcare service designed to support individuals facing unplanned or challenging pregnancies. The services encompass a range of options, including counselling on reproductive choices, medical assessments, and access to safe and legal termination procedures. The service prioritises the well-being and autonomy of service users, offering a supportive and understanding environment throughout the decision-making process and striving to empower individuals to make informed choices about their reproductive health, promoting dignity and confidentiality. The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contract is not changing considerably, and the test for considerable change is not met. This is an activity x price contract with an indicative value of PS3m. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027.

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 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 the 23rd March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042742-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPAS - British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Further Information

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