--- title: "NECS385 No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2021-05-06" --- # NECS385 No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-511e098b-635c-4ad2-b57d-b9b5ccd5e461.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has initiated a tender (NECS385) for a No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service. This contract, valued at £214,625 and classified under health and social work services, is set to commence on 1st October 2021, spanning a total of three years with a potential two-year extension based on performance. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions closing at 12:00 noon on 7th June 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure below threshold, utilising an electronic tendering tool for submissions and correspondence, ensuring all communications are conducted digitally through the In-Tend portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that can demonstrate their capability in delivering effective and efficient medical procedures. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on social value in the procurement process. Companies that possess relevant experience in healthcare service provision, particularly those familiar with the regulations involving the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, aiding their growth within the public sector. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside CCG to commission a No-Scalpel Vasectomy Service. The contract term is 3 years with effect from 01 October 2021, with an option to extend for an additional period of 2 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. The basic principles that mirror those of the Open Procurement route will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 06 May 2021. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon on 07 June 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c749da4a-f613-427a-91c6-fed46bc50301 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | 6 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £214,625 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | COUNTY DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 May 2021 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c749da4a-f613-427a-91c6-fed46bc50301 - 15 Mar 2021 at 09:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b472997-910e-42f5-a68b-9730ef664d7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c749da4a-f613-427a-91c6-fed46bc50301 6th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b472997-910e-42f5-a68b-9730ef664d7e 15th March 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu - https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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