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NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service - Network Lead

NHS England North West Region

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:59

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England - North West Region involves the provision of Complex Termination of Pregnancy Services - Network Lead, classified under Health and Social Work Services. The procurement follows the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £930,000, runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with an initial three-year term and an optional two-year extension. Although the award has been confirmed as of 31 March 2026, the procurement method did not involve prior publication for competitive bidding. Key dates involved the completion of a standstill period ending at midnight on 31 March 2026, after launching the intention to award notice on 18 March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the health sector that can deliver complex medical services. Providers with expertise in health service delivery, particularly those accustomed to handling sensitive cases, would be well-suited to compete. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust was awarded this contract due to their capability to meet stringent criteria, highlighting opportunities for other large-scale health service providers seeking government contracts. Engaging with NHS England’s procurement processes can facilitate entry and expansion within the specialised healthcare services market, offering substantial revenue potential through contract opportunities like this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service - Network Lead

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) - Network Lead Role. It is the intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS930,000 The length of the contract is 3 years initially with the option to extend for a further 2 years. This is a new service. This is a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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) - Network Lead Role. It is the intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS930,000 The length of the contract is 3 years initially with the option to extend for a further 2 years. This is a new service. This is a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.

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 on 31 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034182-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20265 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 England North West Region
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)

Further Information

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