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10 Jun 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing enhanced contraceptive devices in general practice has been completed under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically for the Health Care Services sector. Managed by Somerset Council, the contract covers services related to the fitting, monitoring, and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) devices such as Intrauterine Devices (IUDs/IUSs) and Subdermal Implants (SDIs). Targeting women's health services in Somerset, the contract was awarded on 1st April 2026, valid until 31st March 2028, with the potential for a two-year extension. Following a Direct Award Process B, this limited procurement process falls outside the application scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to its specific regulatory regime.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health care services, particularly those focusing on women's health and general practitioner services. The contract, valued at £1,120,000 over its lifetime, was distributed among various existing and new GP surgeries in Somerset, allowing these practices to expand their range of services and increase revenue streams. SMEs providing quality patient care and meeting the specific requirements for LARC contraceptive services are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Contraceptive Devices in General Practice

Notice Description

This service provides for the fitting, monitoring and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) devices by general practitioner services. The provision is for LARC contraceptive devices licensed for use in the UK, specifically Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs/IUSs) and Subdermal Implants (SDIs); it does not include the contraceptive injection. The main aim of the service is to provide women resident in Somerset or registered with a Somerset general practice with highly reliable forms of contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: This service provides for the fitting, monitoring and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) devices by general practitioner services. The provision is for LARC contraceptive devices licensed for use in the UK, specifically Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs/IUSs) and Subdermal Implants (SDIs); it does not include the contraceptive injection. The main aim of the service is to provide women resident in Somerset or registered with a Somerset general practice with highly reliable forms of contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy. An award has been made following Direct Award Process B Lifetime value: PS1,120,000 Duration: 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028 (with the option to extend for a further 2 years) This is an existing service and the contracts have been award to a mixture of existing and new GP surgeries in Somerset.

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-06b172
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054588-2026
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 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
Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
36
Supplier Names

Ariel Healthcare

Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice

Beckington Family Practice

Cheddar Medical Centre

Church View Medical Centre

College Way Surgery

Cranleigh gardens Medical Centre

Crown Medical Centre

East Quay Medical Centre

French Weir Health Centre

Frome Medical Practice

Glastonbury Health Centre

Glastonbury Surgery

Grove House Surgery

Langport Surgery

Lyngford Park Surgery

Mendip Country Practice

Millbrook Surgery

North Curry Health Centre

Park Medical Practice

Penn Hill Surgery

Polden Medical Practice

Preston Grove Medical Centre

Quantock Medical Centre

Redgate & Somerset Bridge Medical Centres

St James Medical Centre

Summervale Surgery

Symphony Healthcare Services

Taunton Road Medical Centre

Taunton Vale Healthcare

Vine Surgery Partnership

Wellington Medical Centre

Wells City Practice

Wells Health Centre

West Coker Surgery

West Somerset Healthcare

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