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Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Services in Thames Valley ICB - Market Engagement

NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board

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21 May 2026 at 14:22

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for specialised Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) services in the South East of England. This initiative is part of a market engagement effort to gauge interest from potential service providers, with a focus on delivering health services within the Thames Valley geographical area. The process has been initiated under the Provider Selection Regime, and the current phase involves a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform and engage stakeholders. Interested parties should express their interest by 12 noon, Friday 19th June 2026. The project, with an estimated annual funding allocation of £283,500 and a total five-year value of £1,417,500, aims to establish a collaborative network of providers to ensure specialised, multidisciplinary care for women at high risk of PAS.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically in areas such as obstetrics, gynaecology, and multidisciplinary medical care, to expand their portfolio and collaborate within a regional healthcare network. Companies experienced in delivering surgical, medical, and gynaecological hospital services would be particularly well-positioned to compete, as the service entails high standards of clinical governance, in-depth data collection, and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary care. By participating, businesses can enhance their reputation and influence within the healthcare sector, potentially gaining access to new markets and establishing long-term collaborative networks across the South East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Services in Thames Valley ICB - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB), (the Commissioner's), intention to commission a Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) service in line with the national service specification, for the Thames Valley geographical area. The service specification can be found at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1652-aip-service-specification.pdf The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering this specialised service. The PAS service will provide specialist multidisciplinary maternity care for women at increased risk of Placenta Accreta Spectrum, delivered through designated specialist PAS centres operating as part of a regional network arrangement across the South East. The provider for the Thames Valley geographical area will be expected to work collaboratively with providers delivering PAS services across the other South East geographical areas and with local maternity services to ensure safe, effective and coordinated pathways of care. While the service is commissioned primarily to meet the needs of the Thames Valley population, it is recognised that there may be a requirement to accept referrals from outside the geographical area. As the service becomes established, geographical boundaries may be reviewed in partnership with relevant service providers. The contract will be for an initial duration of five years (60 months) with an optional extension of up to two years (2 x 12 months). The approximate expected annual allocation of funding for the Thames Valley geographical area has been based on anticipated patient flow and incidence of complex PAS and is estimated at PS283,500 per year, with an anticipated five year total value of PS1,417,500. This exercise is being carried out by NHS England South East, with procurement support from NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. SCW is currently subject to restructuring, and the management of this procurement may therefore move to a successor at some point during the procurement process. Participants will be informed of any such change, and any administrative changes because of it.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB), (the Commissioner's), intention to commission a Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) service in line with the national service specification for the Thames Valley geographical area. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering this highly specialised maternity service and to inform future commissioning and procurement activity. Background Placenta Accreta Spectrum is a rare but serious condition associated with significant maternal morbidity and mortality. Women affected by PAS require highly specialised, planned multidisciplinary care delivered in appropriately equipped centres with access to specialist obstetrics, anaesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, interventional radiology, critical care and blood transfusion services. The national PAS service specification was established to ensure that women at high risk of PAS receive care within designated specialist centres operating within regional networks, with consistent standards of clinical governance, data collection, audit and quality assurance. Service model overview The PAS service will be delivered through designated specialist PAS centres, operating as part of a regional network arrangement across the South East. The network will work collaboratively with local maternity services to ensure early identification, accurate diagnosis, coordinated care planning and safe delivery for women at increased risk of PAS. The service is divided into three geographical areas within the South East, each contributing to a regional model of specialised PAS care. The provider commissioned for the Thames Valley geographical area will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with providers delivering the service in the other South East geographical areas to support shared learning, consistent standards and equitable access to care. While the primary focus is the Thames Valley population, the service may accept referrals from outside the geographical area where clinically appropriate. As the service becomes established, geographical boundaries and referral arrangements may be reviewed in partnership with relevant providers. Aims and objectives The aims of the PAS service are to: * Accurately diagnose PAS and determine the clinical risk posed * Maximise safety for women by providing high quality specialist multidisciplinary care for the delivery of women at high risk of PAS * Prevent avoidable maternal deaths in a population at very high risk of mortality * Minimise intensive therapy unit admission and reduce length of stay where admission is required * Reduce blood product administration * Reduce the risk of severe maternal morbidity, including cardiac arrest, fistula formation and lower urinary tract trauma * Reduce unnecessary surgical procedures, including vertical abdominal incision and hysterectomy * Reduce iatrogenic injury arising from false positive diagnoses * Improve outcomes for babies by minimising iatrogenic premature delivery * Ensure quality is nationally monitored and subject to continuous improvement through a national dashboard * Participate in national data collection to improve understanding of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Contract and procurement details The contract will be awarded using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. The proposed contract duration is five years (60 months), with the option to extend for up to a further two years, offered as two twelve month extensions at the discretion of the Commissioner. The approximate expected annual allocation of funding for the Thames Valley geographical area is estimated at PS283,500 per year, with a total anticipated five year value of PS1,417,500. The Commissioner considers that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 do not apply. However, prospective providers must undertake their own independent assessment of the applicability of TUPE. This exercise is being carried out by NHS England South East, with procurement support from NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. SCW is currently subject to restructuring, and the management of this procurement may therefore move to a successor at some point during the procurement process. Participants will be informed of any such change, and any administrative changes because of it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047153-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,417,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROWLEY
Postcode
OX4 2PG
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Blackbird Leys
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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