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title: "North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission general practices through Primary Care Networks (PCN) for contraception services. This includes General Practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and specialist family planning nurses. They will provide long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) services; fitting and removal."
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# North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission general practices through Primary Care Networks (PCN) for contraception services. This includes General Practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and specialist family planning nurses. They will provide long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) services; fitting and removal.

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b80a567-3685-44c0-87bd-f09b98130963

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## Summary

The North Northamptonshire Council is concluding the procurement process for long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) services, targeting the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This contract involves commissioning general practices through Primary Care Networks (PCN) to provide comprehensive contraception services, including fitting and removal of subdermal implants and intrauterine devices/systems. The Council is actively in the award stage, following an open procurement procedure, with a substantial contract value of £1,200,000 set for the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. Key dates in this process included the tender period ending on 31st March 2025 and the awarding of the contract published on 13th May 2025. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering contraceptive solutions within Primary Care Networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express interest, with multiple regional surgeries successfully awarded portions of the contract. The open procedure invites competitive bidding, which is well-suited for organisations focusing on community health service delivery within the specified East Midlands area. Engaging in this procurement could allow businesses to expand their reach, enhance service provision in the community, and collaborate with local health service providers.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council is commissioning and funding the Provider to offer long-acting reversible methods of contraception, as described in the specification attached. This service include: * Component A: Subdermal contraceptive implants (SDI) * Component B: Intrauterine devices/systems (IUD/IUS) * General requirements applicable to all services detailed in the specification Component A: Subdermal Contraceptive Implants (SDI) The provider must fit, monitor, check, and remove subdermal contraceptive implants in accordance with current clinical guidelines and their instructions for use. Only contraceptive implants licensed for use in the UK are to be used. The provider must ensure that patients receive information and advice on all available contraceptive methods, supporting them in selecting the most appropriate method for their individual needs, in accordance with NICE Clinical Guideline CG30. In addition, the clinician must: 1. Take a sexual history in order to assess the appropriateness of fitting an implant. 2. Provide information, advice and guidance about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), assess the need for STI screening, and refer patients to relevant services, where appropriate. 3. Provide written information to the patient during counselling, reinforcing it after fitting. This should include details about symptoms requiring urgent assessment, non-contraceptive benefits, and procedures for initiation and discontinuation. Component B: Intrauterine Devices/Systems (IUD/IUS) The Provider must fit, monitor, check, and remove intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) and systems (IUSs) in accordance with current clinical guidelines and manufacturers' instructions for use. Only IUDs/IUSs licensed for use in the UK are to be used. The Provider must ensure that patients receive comprehensive information and advice about the full range of contraceptive methods and are supported in determining the most appropriate option for their individual needs, in line with NICE Clinical Guideline CG30. For patients opting for intrauterine contraception, the clinician must: 1. Take a sexual history to assess the appropriateness of fitting an IUD/IUS. 2. Provide information, advice and guidance about STIs, assess the need for screening, and refer to sexual health services, where necessary. 3. Conduct Chlamydia screening for all patients before IUD/IUS insertion. If positive, ensure referral for further STI screening. 4. Provide written information for the patient at the time of counselling and reinforce it after fitting. This should include details about symptoms requiring urgent assessment, non-contraceptive benefits, and procedures for initiation and discontinuation. Interested Provider must complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form via the link attached to this notice. More information about the service can be found in the specification document attached. Additional information: Interested Providers must complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form, using the Expression of Interest (EOI) link attached to this notice to submit their bids for the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b17913f-17d6-4370-a42c-a06d2cc792ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRO STUDFALL MEDICAL CENTRE; DRYLAND SURGERY; HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY; HEADLANDS SURGERY; LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE CORBY; NENE VALLEY SURGERY; OUNDLE SURGERY; ROTHWELL & DESBOROUGH HEALTH GROUP; THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE; WANSFORD AND KINGS CLIFFE PRACTICE; WEAVERS MEDICAL , PLUS BRANCH SURGERY IN MAWSLEY VILLAGE, SCHOOL; WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 10:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b17913f-17d6-4370-a42c-a06d2cc792ae
- 13 May 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b17913f-17d6-4370-a42c-a06d2cc792ae
- 19 Feb 2025 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091a81ba-7b83-4711-a383-6f42654290ae
- 17 Feb 2025 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091a81ba-7b83-4711-a383-6f42654290ae
- 17 Feb 2025 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091a81ba-7b83-4711-a383-6f42654290ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b17913f-17d6-4370-a42c-a06d2cc792ae
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091a81ba-7b83-4711-a383-6f42654290ae
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d07b594-ecad-4cb8-ad69-5ae67f66f5c8
  North Northamptonshire Council LARC Service Specification.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a45eedc-96a1-411f-80e8-6f935b861d86
  North Northamptonshire Council LARC Terms and Conditions
- https://forms.office.com/e/eX4pvnGuS7
  North Northamptonshire Council LARC Expression of Interest (EOI) Link
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f00aa864-47a9-4e39-9a8c-eca62e42f7dc
  North Northamptonshire Council LARC Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3143d365-bdf7-44e2-a17a-2361a088f3c0
  North Northamptonshire Council LARC Service Specification.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/473fce81-6c59-4e39-b31f-75b2c2c4b043
  North Northamptonshire Council LARC Terms and Conditions

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