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Vasectomy Services for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 May 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is in the advanced stages of its procurement process for the provision of vasectomy services, with an Intention to Award Notice issued under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This direct award process focuses on health service provision within the UKG23 and UKG24 regions, classified under CPV 85100000. The process does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The standstill period commenced following the notice on 8th May 2026, and providers must submit representations by 21st May 2026. The proposed contract is expected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an estimated contract value of approximately £366,500, encompassing multiple existing providers within the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare services, particularly those specialising in urology and male sterilisation procedures. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) already active in the healthcare sector stand to benefit, especially those keen on contract work with NHS entities and ready to meet high standards of service provision. The procurement process, designed as a direct award, reduces competition, favouring businesses already engaged in similar contracts with the NHS or those demonstrating financial stability and technical expertise to deliver consistent care. By leveraging this opportunity, suitable businesses can solidify and potentially expand their footprint within the UK's healthcare service market.

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Notice Title

Vasectomy Services for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of Vasectomy Services for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of Vasectomy Services for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (SSoT) Integrated Care Board. Vasectomy is a male sterilisation procedure which acts as a permanent method of contraception. This service aims to provide a cost-effective, high-quality vasectomy service that will ensure consistent levels of care, performance and accessibility for the population of of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. SSoT ICB currently holds contracts with the following existing providers: Balance Street Health Centre Carlton Group Practice Hartshill Medical Centre Midlands Community Services Norfolk Street Surgery Trinity Medical Centre The ICB is satisfied that the requirements for the provision of health care services are not changing considerably, i.e., they don't meet the considerable change threshold as set out in Regulation 6(10). The intention is to award contracts to the existing providers, as detailed above, via Regulation 9, Direct Award C, as the providers are all satisfying their current contract and are likely to satisfy the proposed new contract. The contract shall be for a 12-month period (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027). This is a zero based contract based on activity and local tariffs: PS270 per procedure including PVSA PS108 per procedure aborted (on bed) It is estimated that the total value of the 12-month contract period is circa. PS366,500.00.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 21/05/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042450-2026
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

85121292 - Urologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£366,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 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 STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST1 4FA
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Etruria & Hanley
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BALANCE STREET HEALTH CENTRE

CARLTON GROUP PRACTICE

HARTSHILL MEDICAL CENTRE

MIDLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES

NORFOLK STREET SURGERY

TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE

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