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NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service - Network Lead

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST REGION

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Complex Termination of Pregnancy Services, specifically for a Network Lead role, is being managed by NHS England - North West Region, with the support of North of England Commissioning Support (NECS). This initiative falls under the Health and Justice Team's jurisdiction and will be guided by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The industry category for this procurement is health and social work services, with the contract valued at £930,000. The service provision is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and extend until 31 March 2031, with an initial contract period of three years, which may be extended for an additional two years. Stakeholders can forward their representations to necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net by midnight on 31 March 2026 as this marks the start of the standstill period.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, specifically those with capabilities in complex medical procedures, to expand their reach and secure long-term engagements. Given the nature of this procurement, businesses within the health sector, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive medical services and possessing a strong compliance framework, will find themselves well-suited for competition. The process, identified as limited procurement, does not necessitate a prior call for competition, offering a distinct chance for well-prepared organisations to step forward as Most Suitable Providers in collaboration with NHS bodies.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024695-2026
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

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
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 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 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
Post Town
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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