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title: "NECS349 No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service for NHS South Tyneside CCG Request for Information"
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# NECS349 No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service for NHS South Tyneside CCG Request for Information

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f1cbcbd-a228-49f7-b09c-7b6c6c04c38d

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support is conducting a market engagement exercise for the No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service, which benefits NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, and the Request for Information (RFI) documentation became available on 10 October 2019. Interested parties must submit their responses by 12 noon on 24 October 2019. The service will be located in the North East of the United Kingdom, and falls under the health and social work services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to influence the design of future service models for the NHS. Providers with expertise in health services, particularly those experienced in delivering similar vasectomy services, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this engagement exercise. Engaging in this process can enhance business visibility and open pathways for collaboration with health authorities in the region.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback as part of the development of a potential service model for the provision of a No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend) to manage this process. It is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information (RFI) documentation please navigate to the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home RFI documentation will be available on the In-Tend Portal from Thursday 10 October 2019 and the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on Thursday 24 October 2019. Following review of the RFI responses, should the commissioner feel that further benefit can be gained by holding 1-1 sessions, these will be held week commencing 28 October 2019. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering; they should contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Additional information: To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information (RFI) documentation please navigate to the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering; they should contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the In-Tend portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2546cc-de83-4a25-a935-0360a6ef33f3 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2019 at 09:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2546cc-de83-4a25-a935-0360a6ef33f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2546cc-de83-4a25-a935-0360a6ef33f3
  10th October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
  In-Tend eTendering portal

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