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Community Abortion Service and Central Booking Service for Cheshire and Merseyside, and Vasectomy Service for Liverpool

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Community Abortion Service and Central Booking Service for Cheshire and Merseyside, and Vasectomy Service for Liverpool" has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to the British Pregnancy Advisory Service by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services category, specifically classified under CPV code 85100000. The contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an estimated annual value of £6,939,379. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, falling under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services are aimed at patients located in the UKD6 and UKD7 regions, involving comprehensive healthcare delivery including assessments, counselling, and follow-up care.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those involved in community healthcare, reproductive health, and central booking systems. Companies with the capability to deliver a comprehensive package of healthcare services, including pre-procedure counselling and post-procedure care, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, businesses with a strong focus on quality service delivery and competitive pricing could benefit from participating in such contract opportunities to expand their market reach and enhance their reputation in the healthcare services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Abortion Service and Central Booking Service for Cheshire and Merseyside, and Vasectomy Service for Liverpool

Notice Description

The provision of the Central Booking Service (CBS) is a single, confidential point of access for abortion care for Cheshire and Merseyside. The provision of abortion service is to provide a fully comprehensive package of care including assessment, counselling, treatment, follow-up care and contraceptive advice for Cheshire and Merseyside. The provision of a community Vasectomy service in Liverpool is to provide pre-procedure counselling, vasectomy and post procedure care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a three year contract via Direct Award A to the main abortion service provider across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2029 with an estimated annual contract value of PS6,939,379

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039678-2026
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
£20,818,137 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20264 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICE

Further Information

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