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title: "Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service"
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# Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e24a2b9-163d-43ee-9264-f1659523b676

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking a provider for the "Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service" in the health services sector, targeting patients registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire. This procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract having an initial period of 5 years, starting from 1st October 2019 and possibly extending up to 2 additional years. The contract is valued at £1,880,242. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal treatment for all bidders.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their service offerings in a competitive market. Interested businesses should prepare for an engagement that focuses on improving patient access, experience, and clinical outcomes in surgical services. Businesses with experience in community healthcare provision and patient-centered services would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) were seeking a Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service for patients registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. BNSSG intended to commission a service which brings together Vasectomy Service and Semen Testing Service that were provided under separate contracts. The Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service will provide, pre-vasectomy counselling, surgical operation and post-vasectomy testing. The objectives of the service aim to: * Improve access and convenience for patients. * Improve patient experience and clinical outcomes. * Improve the robustness of the vasectomy service by delivering more choice. * Develop the patient pathway within a community setting. * Provide value for money through reduced cost and increased quality outcomes. The contract is for an initial 5 years with a possible extension of any period up to a further 2 years, as defined at the discretion of the Commissioner. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f50d006-5b32-4515-9fb0-c19ed427636d |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,880,242 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,880,242 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANHAM HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f50d006-5b32-4515-9fb0-c19ed427636d
- 3 Jun 2019 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949e4226-dab9-43f5-932d-1d4216b20fa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f50d006-5b32-4515-9fb0-c19ed427636d
  8th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949e4226-dab9-43f5-932d-1d4216b20fa9
  3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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