--- title: "Community Vasectomy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-456630ae-74f6-4e9f-94ec-1b0171a7d255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-456630ae-74f6-4e9f-94ec-1b0171a7d255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-456630ae-74f6-4e9f-94ec-1b0171a7d255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-456630ae-74f6-4e9f-94ec-1b0171a7d255.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2017-10-17" --- # Community Vasectomy Service Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-456630ae-74f6-4e9f-94ec-1b0171a7d255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-456630ae-74f6-4e9f-94ec-1b0171a7d255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-456630ae-74f6-4e9f-94ec-1b0171a7d255.json) ## Summary The South of England Procurement Services is commissioning a Community Vasectomy Service for NHS Brighton and Hove CCG. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having finalised the contract on 21st September 2017, which will start on 1st December 2017 and is expected to last for three years, with the option to extend for two additional years. The service aims to provide high-quality healthcare services, primarily for patients aged 18 and over in the South East region of the United Kingdom, under an open procurement method classified as health and social work services. The tender period closed on 19th June 2017. This contract provides valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises to enhance their business profiles in the healthcare industry. Companies that specialise in health services, particularly those able to deliver community-based procedures and patient support, would be well-positioned to compete. The service will facilitate around 230 procedures annually, amounting to an estimated value of £80,000, indicating a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration within this sector. ## Notice Commissioners within NHS Brighton and Hove CCG are commissioning a Community Vasectomy Service under a single provider contract. The proposed service would be commissioned to provide GPs with a community vasectomy service in Brighton and Hove. This service will offer patients and partners with advice, counselling and support prior to the procedure. It is proposed that this service is commissioned to include extended hours and weekend clinics. This service will deliver a safe, high quality service provided in a community setting with a choice of date and time of appointments, excellent outcomes and an improved patient experience. Key Aims and Objectives To provide high quality local community vasectomy services within the CCG, for patients aged 18 and over, resident, or registered with a GP, in the CCG area To provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. To provide a complete holistic patient focused care package; including pre and post-operative care, information, advice and counselling To ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. To improve access and convenience for patients The current service currently provides for circa 230 procedures per annum with an approximate annual value of PS80k. Payment will be activity based, further details are available in the service specification. It is anticipated that the service would be offered for tender under a standard NHS contract (short form version) for a period of 3 years commencing on the 1st November 2017 with option to extend for a maximum of a further two years. The tender documentation is available free of charge at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bd5814-adc8-43da-84a5-2e4aebc7b817 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SMC (BRIGHTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2017 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bd5814-adc8-43da-84a5-2e4aebc7b817 - 19 May 2017 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c159ae1f-40b8-4939-89aa-884b01895ea9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bd5814-adc8-43da-84a5-2e4aebc7b817 17th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c159ae1f-40b8-4939-89aa-884b01895ea9 19th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning Procurement portal ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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