Contract for Termination of Pregnancy

NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation, and it pertains to a contract for "Termination of Pregnancy" services, classified under gynecologic or obstetric services. The main procurement category is services, and the delivery location is UKK30, Cornwall. The process has reached the contract update stage, with the contract being extended by 12 months as of 22nd June 2026. Originally set for a five-year period from April 2021 to March 2026, this provider selection regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 now extends to 31st March 2027. The modification was made to ensure service continuity and to align with a concurrent contract period for Devon ICB.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in gynecologic and obstetric care. Large-scale providers such as Marie Stopes UK, which has already been awarded this contract, demonstrate the scale and capacity suitable for competing entities. The contract's extension highlights a demand for continued services and the potential for providers to accommodate increased activity levels. Businesses well-positioned to fulfil such contracts can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the regional health service market, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and able to provide consistent, quality care under the stipulated contract terms.

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Notice Title

Contract for Termination of Pregnancy

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058912-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,961,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
PL31 2FR
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIE STOPES

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