--- title: "Any Qualified Provider ('AQP') for the provision of Community Vasectomy Services to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34d44bbb-06cc-4f3f-adce-82d2616e716b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34d44bbb-06cc-4f3f-adce-82d2616e716b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34d44bbb-06cc-4f3f-adce-82d2616e716b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34d44bbb-06cc-4f3f-adce-82d2616e716b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-02-11" --- # Any Qualified Provider ('AQP') for the provision of Community Vasectomy Services to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34d44bbb-06cc-4f3f-adce-82d2616e716b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34d44bbb-06cc-4f3f-adce-82d2616e716b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34d44bbb-06cc-4f3f-adce-82d2616e716b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, which is seeking to establish an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Community Vasectomy Services in the region of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire. The tender, titled "Any Qualified Provider ('AQP') for the provision of Community Vasectomy Services," is classified under the health services industry category and is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submitting bids is set for 4th March 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and run for an initial three years, potentially extendable for an additional two years. The estimated contract value is between £330,000 and £550,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers aiming to expand their services in the community health sector. Businesses specialising in urology, men's health services, or those providing holistic patient care are particularly well-suited for this tender. The AQP model allows for multiple accredited providers, which means that while there is no guarantee of business, successful bidders can potentially tap into a growing demand for accessible healthcare solutions in the South West region of the UK. ## Notice Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group ('BSW CCG') seeks to commission a Community Vasectomy Service via an Any Qualified Provider ('AQP') process. The Vasectomy Service will be a complete holistic patient focused approach and include, pre-vasectomy counselling, surgical operation and post-vasectomy testing and will be available to patients registered with GP's in Bath and North East Somerset (Bath City, Norton Radstock and Keynsham / Chew Valley) and West Wiltshire (Bradford on Avon and Melksham and Trowbridge) areas who are members of the BSW Clinical Commissioning Group. The main aims of The Service are: o To provide a high quality, cost effective, local community vasectomy service. o To improve access and convenience for patients. o To provide a complete holistic patient focused care package; including pre and post-operative care, information, advice and counselling. o To provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. o To provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant accreditation processes, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. o To ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. The contract will be awarded on an NHS Standard Contract for an initial 3 years with a possible extension of any period up to further 2 years. Bidders should note that Any Qualified Provider ('AQP') contracts let as part of this process will not guarantee any business for accredited providers. Further details are provided in the Accreditation Document. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. 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). The contract value of this procurement is under the Light Touch Regime threshold and therefore the rules of this Regime do not apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51251746-3db4-44c1-93f8-2b22a7ed7cb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Any Qualified Provider | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | CHIPPENHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN15 1GG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Chippenham Monkton | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2022 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51251746-3db4-44c1-93f8-2b22a7ed7cb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51251746-3db4-44c1-93f8-2b22a7ed7cb3 11th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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