--- title: "Non Scalpel Vasectomy service in Hertfordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4992c762-754b-4d42-b72c-e2117b00272a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4992c762-754b-4d42-b72c-e2117b00272a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4992c762-754b-4d42-b72c-e2117b00272a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4992c762-754b-4d42-b72c-e2117b00272a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-12-15" --- # Non Scalpel Vasectomy service in Hertfordshire Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4992c762-754b-4d42-b72c-e2117b00272a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4992c762-754b-4d42-b72c-e2117b00272a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4992c762-754b-4d42-b72c-e2117b00272a.json) ## Summary The NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG), via the N E L Commissioning Support Unit, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Non Scalpel Vasectomy service in Hertfordshire." This procurement, classified under the Health services category (CPV code 85100000), aims to enhance the quality and access of vasectomy procedures in Hertfordshire. The procurement process is expected to commence in early January 2018, with a contract start date of 4th June 2018. An engagement event for interested providers will be held on 17th January 2018, at Niland Conference Centre in Watford, with an RSVP deadline of 15th January 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health services sector, to participate in delivering innovative and cost-effective vasectomy services. Companies specialising in clinical healthcare solutions, including primary care providers, community health services, and those capable of offering high-quality patient care in local settings, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on accessibility and improved clinical outcomes indicates that providers with experience in patient-centered care and a strong operational presence in Hertfordshire may find this opportunity aligned with their service offerings. ## Notice NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) would like to notify the market place of their intention to commission a Non Scalpel Vasectomy service for their population in Hertfordshire. The service will provide high quality and safe two stage, no-scalpel vasectomy under local anaesthetic in accordance with The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RCOG) guidelines (2014) and will be accessible for all men registered with a GP in Herts Valleys. It is intended the following outcomes will be achieved by commissioning a Vasectomy service that: * Improves clinical outcomes for patients. * Improves patients' experience of Vasectomy services via an integrated, standardised and clinically led pathway. * Improves patient choice via easier and quicker access to local community based services with care closer to home. * Provides a local cost-effective service. * Waiting times will be managed within nationally set access targets. * Services comply with accepted best practice in line with national and local guidance, relevant accreditations processes, and relevant guidelines in clinical practice and governance arrangements. HVCCG would expect the Provider to offer the service in each locality, Watford and Three Rivers, Hertsmere, Dacorum and St Albans and Harpenden. Ideally the service would be delivered within a primary care or community setting such as GP practices, this is in line with the CCGs strategy for Your Care, Your Future and care closer to home. The procurement is anticipated to go live in early January 2018 for a contract start of 4th June 2018. HVCCG would like to invite interested providers to a market place event to be held on Wednesday 17th January 2018 at the following venue: Niland Conference Centre Rosary Priory 93 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Watford Herts. WD23 4EE The event will commence at 1.30pm and will last no longer than two hours. Please confirm your attendance by emailing the Procurement Team, NEL Commissioning Support Unit at NELCSU.ProcurementNorthants@nhs.net by no later than Monday 15th January 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9aead0d-c6fc-4bbd-ac55-787b9bc8eb4c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Feb 2018 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2017 at 14:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9aead0d-c6fc-4bbd-ac55-787b9bc8eb4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9aead0d-c6fc-4bbd-ac55-787b9bc8eb4c 15th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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