--- title: "Vasectomy service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2017-03-07" --- # Vasectomy service Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66203780-c081-4091-b483-c7773a635eac.json) ## Summary The South of England Procurement Services is planning to commission a Community Vasectomy Service in Brighton and Hove, targeting a contract commencement date of 1st October 2017, with a potential three-year duration and an option to extend for an additional two years. The estimated budget for this service is £240,000. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback via the Request for Information (RFI) response form by 4pm on Friday, 10th March 2017. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with further tender opportunities expected to follow. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in health services and family planning. Companies that offer innovative solutions and can ensure high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on convenience and accessibility will find themselves well positioned to compete. With the NHS seeking to enhance service delivery in the community, providers experienced in establishing local clinical services are particularly encouraged to engage with this opportunity. ## Notice Commissioners within NHS Brighton and Hove CCG are considering commissioning a Community Vasectomy Service under a single provider contract. The current service currently provides for circa 230 procedures per annum. 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. It is anticipated that the service would be offered for tender under a standard NHS contract for a period of 3 years commencing on the 1st October 2017 with option to extend for a maximum of a further two years. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge market interest and feedback via the RFI response form for the provision of Vasectomy Services and provide the CCG with valuable information to help update and improve the current service specification. If you would like to discuss any aspects of the requirements, please call Katie Chipping on 01273 238730 (9.00 - 5.00: Monday to Thursday), or send an email to katie.chipping@nhs.net suggesting a date/time for a telephone conversation Please return the questionnaire as fully as you can to: Katie Chipping katie.chipping@nhs.net Please return the form by 4pm Friday 10th March 2017 Additional information: 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 This is a process designed to help the Commissioners form a view of the best way to commission the service and is not the beginning of a tender exercise. A further tender advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time as/if required. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent tender process if you choose not to respond to this RFI but the Commissioners will use the level of response received as part of the supporting evidence for any next steps taken. The Commissioners wish to understand your views at this early stage, so you are encouraged to respond and complete the RFI form as fully as you can. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e345712-eaa9-4dba-b4e2-0638839722c8 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 7 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | HOVE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN3 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Central Hove | | Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33641400 - Contraceptives - 85100000 - Health services - 85312330 - Family-planning services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2017 at 13:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e345712-eaa9-4dba-b4e2-0638839722c8 - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e345712-eaa9-4dba-b4e2-0638839722c8 - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e345712-eaa9-4dba-b4e2-0638839722c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e345712-eaa9-4dba-b4e2-0638839722c8 7th March 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdc81248-a211-4a83-a599-01051bbcebf0 Draft Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57323979-e542-4735-a13a-d03d6b5b45b5 RFI response form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dca2d072-175d-4a3f-a793-27af778907fa Draft Service Specification (with tariffs) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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