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Community Vasectomy service in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a community vasectomy service in Sefton, classified under the health services category. This procurement was carried out under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime and does not apply the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £43,875, was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically a Direct Award B, without prior publication of a call for competition, to The Family Surgery. The decision to award the contract was approved on 18th November 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare services, to engage in public procurement contracts within the regional NHS framework. Given the focus on patient choice and price criteria, businesses that can deliver quality healthcare services efficiently stand to benefit. The contract's direct nature, relying on existing providers, suggests opportunities for established healthcare entities in the region to solidify their positions and ensure sustainable growth. Potential bidders will likely include small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in community health services and can provide the necessary pre-op counselling, vasectomy procedures, and post-op care to registered patients within Sefton Place.

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Notice Title

Community Vasectomy service in Sefton

Notice Description

The provision of a community vasectomy service in Sefton. The service provides pre-op counselling, vasectomy and post-op care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place have awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver Community Vasectomy Service in Sefton Place. The contract has started on 1st April 2026 and will expire 31st March 2027. The contract value of PS43,875 is not guaranteed and payment will be made based on activity undertaken / cost per case tariff. This is an existing service that has been awarded to an existing provider.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039734-2026
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
SME

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
£43,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 months 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 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
Post Town
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
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FAMILY SURGERY

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