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Vasectomy Services

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

This contract summary pertains to a public procurement process conducted by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), focused on the provision of vasectomy services. The process adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is framed under a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition. This notice serves as an intention to award the contract, with a standstill period starting from the notice publication date on 13th March 2026 and ending at midnight on 25th March 2026. The expected contract duration is two years beginning from 1st April 2026, with the services set to cover the regions of London and Oxford, categorised under health services. The total contract value is anticipated to be £642,438.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for large-scale healthcare providers with a robust capability in delivering vasectomy services. The nature of the contract, focusing on an awarded direct supplier, suggests that business entities already engaged in similar healthcare services could strategically position themselves for collaboration or complementary service provision. Additionally, the award criteria highlight the importance of maintaining high standards in meeting the original contractual obligations, indicating an opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in healthcare service delivery to demonstrate their effectiveness and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Vasectomy Services

Notice Description

Vasectomy Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Vasectomy Service provides vasectomy procedures for eligible patients, including pre-procedure assessment and consultation, the vasectomy procedure itself, and appropriate follow up care.

BLMK ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C for the following:

Vasectomy Service

The contract is for a period of 2 years from 1st April 2026.

The expected lifetime value of the contract is PS642,438.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 decision makers by midnight 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded: this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net.<br/><br/>The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in September 2025 at the scheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with the ICB's Conflicts of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06699d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022890-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£642,438 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSI REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES

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