Planning

Public Health Primary Care Services - Contraceptives

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 09:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage of a competitive procurement process for a comprehensive Primary Care Contraceptive Services provision. The tender, identified as "Public Health Primary Care Services - Contraceptives," falls under the industry categories of contraceptives and medical practice services. The planned procurement aims to support public health by enabling access to various high-quality contraceptive options for the local population. The competitive procurement procedure will align with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and related regulations, and the tender notice is expected to be published within the next reporting period. Service commencement is scheduled for April 2027, with the contract period extending through March 2037, which will provide long-term service stability.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in healthcare delivery, particularly in contraceptive and sexual health services. The procurement is designed to accommodate SMEs and VCSE organisations, fostering a competitive and diverse supply market. Businesses capable of innovative delivery models and equipped with robust workforce capacity, digital tools, and collaborative pathways are well-positioned to benefit. The multi-year arrangement supports provider investment, and early engagement can lead to improved service outcomes through integrated care pathways. The process is open to diverse providers who can contribute to reducing health inequalities and enhancing contraceptive care access across Buckinghamshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Primary Care Services - Contraceptives

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure a comprehensive Primary Care Contraceptive Services provision designed to improve access to high-quality contraceptive care across the local area. The service will support public health responsibilities and primary care duties by enabling residents to access a full range of contraceptive options. The proposed service will include: - Provision of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) fittings, removals, and follow-up care. - Access to contraceptive counselling, information, and sexual health advice. - Ongoing clinical assessment, diagnostics, and prescribing to support contraceptive choices. - Integration with wider sexual and reproductive health pathways, including safeguarding, STI testing, and onward referral services where appropriate. - Support for data reporting, activity monitoring, and service quality assurance aligned with local authority and NHS requirements. The service aims to: - Improve contraceptive access for women and people of reproductive age. - Reduce health inequalities by expanding service availability in primary care settings. - Improve outcomes through earlier intervention, choice, and continuity of care. - Strengthen collaborative working across primary care, public health, community services, and voluntary sector partners. Estimated Contract Value: The authority anticipates the contract value will exceed the PS2m threshold that triggers a UK1 Pipeline Notice requirement under the Procurement Act 2023. Planned Procurement Approach: A competitive procurement procedure is expected to be undertaken, in line with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and related regulations. Market Considerations: Publication of this pipeline notice is intended to: - Provide early visibility to potential providers, including SMEs and VCSE organisations, supporting market readiness and capacity planning. - Stimulate early engagement regarding innovative delivery models, workforce capacity, digital tools, and collaborative pathways. - Support a competitive and diverse supply market for primary care-led contraceptive services. Estimated Procurement Timeline: - Tender Notice publication: Within the next reporting period, in accordance with UK1 requirements (18-month visibility window). - Service Commencement: To be confirmed as part of the subsequent tender documentation. - Contract Length: Expected to be a multi-year arrangement to support service stability and provider investment. Additional Context: This procurement forms part of the authority's wider public health and primary care commissioning intentions. Similar to other published primary care opportunities--such as the NHS England Primary Care Support Services pipeline notice--services will focus on high-quality, accessible delivery and robust administrative/clinical governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030174-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33641400 - Contraceptives

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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