This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 14:43

Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, through the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, is inviting tenders for the provision of a Vasectomy Service. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and follows the open procedure method. The tender stage is currently active, with the process closing on 11th September 2026 at 5 pm. The contract, valued at £1,623,000, will be initially for two years with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The service will be delivered within the Black Country region, specifically in a primary care setting. Qualified providers are encouraged to submit electronic applications via the Atamis Health Family portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in male health services, particularly those experienced in surgical procedures such as vasectomies. By participating, businesses can contribute to improving health service accessibility and patient choice across the regions of Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, and Dudley. Providers with capabilities in delivering comprehensive care, including pre- and post-operative care, in accordance with NHS and RCOG guidelines, will be well-positioned. This contract allows businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the public health sector, potentially leading to further growth opportunities within the integrated care system.

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Notice Title

Vasectomy Service for NHS Black Country ICB

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to provide a Vasectomy service. The successful provider will be required to provide a high quality and safe one or two stage, no-scalpel of scalpel technique vasectomy under local anaesthetic, in accordance with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines (RCOG). The service will be provided in a primary care setting to all adult males who request it, are of sound mind and not acting under duress. <br/><br/>The contract will run for an initial 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the commissioner. <br/><br/>Bidders should express an interest by visiting the Atamis Health Family portal and searching for opportunity reference C458297 - "Vasectomy Service - Black Country ICB".<br/><br/>The closing date for the submission of tenders is 11th September 2026 at 5pm.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to provide a Vasectomy service. The successful provider will be required to provide a high quality and safe one or two stage, no-scalpel of scalpel technique vasectomy under local anaesthetic, in accordance with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines (RCOG). The service will be provided in a primary care setting to all adult males who request it, are of sound mind and not acting under duress.

The contract will run for an initial 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the commissioner.

Bidders should express an interest by visiting the Atamis Health Family portal and searching for opportunity reference C458297 - "Vasectomy Service - Black Country ICB".

The closing date for the submission of tenders is 11th September 2026 at 5pm. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a446
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068812-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,623,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,623,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
25 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands, TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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