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The Provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award falls outside the scope of traditional public contracts regulations and has been secured through the Direct Award B process. The aim is to reduce pressure on primary care services by enabling more women to access contraception in Hertfordshire. The contract was awarded to MSI Reproductive Choices, commencing on 1st April 2026 and runs until the 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. The total contract value is £32,000, and services are set to be provided in the Hertfordshire region (UKH23). As per the procurement method, the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition, and no bidding competition took place.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing reproductive health care and contraception solutions. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality, patient-centric services would have been well-suited for this procurement. Given that the procurement method was a direct award without a call for competition, businesses with established relationships or visibility in the regional healthcare sector may find similar opportunities. Such procurements are likely to benefit organisations that can offer innovative, efficient healthcare solutions that align with regional health improvement objectives.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services

Notice Description

The provision of sexual health contraception services (Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services in Hertfordshire) in order to reduce pressure on primary care services and enable more women to access contraception. This is a demand led service. The contract has now been awarded using the Direct Award B process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of sexual health contraception services (Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services in Hertfordshire) in order to reduce pressure on primary care services and enable more women to access contraception. This is a demand led service. The contract has now been awarded using the Direct Award B process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract value over the maximum 2 year period is PS32,000. The contract commenced 1st April 2026, and will continue until 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for one year until 31st March 2028. This is an existing service with an existing service provider.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06803f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032932-2026
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

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSI REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES

Further Information

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