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Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process related to health services, specifically the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for 2027. The procurement title is "SOL Provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) 2027 - PME". This initiative falls within the health services industry category and is geographically focused on Solihull, UK, identified by the region code UKG32. As part of a pre-market engagement, the council is seeking input from service providers to devise an effective delivery model. Interested parties need to submit their completed Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaires electronically by 5pm on Monday, 10 August 2026. A future public notice is expected on 1 December 2026.

This procurement process represents a potential avenue for growth for businesses specialising in health services, especially those with expertise in Long-Acting Reversible Contraception. By participating in the pre-market engagement, companies can influence the structuring of the service model and gain insights into the council's requirements, thereby enhancing their competitiveness. Organisations with a solid track record in healthcare service provision within the public sector will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from future opportunities arising from this engagement exercise. The value of the project is estimated at £180,000, reflecting the strategic importance of the initiative for Solihull's public health objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SOL Provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) 2027 - PME

Notice Description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to understand provider interest and gather insight into the most effective model for delivering a Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) in Solihull.<br/><br/>This is a market engagement exercise for services that fall within 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 market engagement exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a market engagement exercise for services that fall within 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 market engagement exercise.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to understand provider interest and gather insight into the most effective model for delivering a Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) in Solihull.

The Council is seeking feedback from specialist organisations with experience in delivering LARC. The purpose of this engagement is to help shape a revised service model ahead of recommissioning, ensuring alignment with statutory duties, emerging evidence, and the needs of women in Solihull.

Providers are asked to complete the Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire and submit electronically via https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ by 5pm on Monday 10 August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d33e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070291-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20264 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

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