--- title: "Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) in Hertfordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b36f4de-ff1d-4485-8c78-33ae1aeb49a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b36f4de-ff1d-4485-8c78-33ae1aeb49a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b36f4de-ff1d-4485-8c78-33ae1aeb49a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b36f4de-ff1d-4485-8c78-33ae1aeb49a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ATTAIN" published: "2024-02-16" --- # Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) in Hertfordshire Buyer: ATTAIN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b36f4de-ff1d-4485-8c78-33ae1aeb49a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b36f4de-ff1d-4485-8c78-33ae1aeb49a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b36f4de-ff1d-4485-8c78-33ae1aeb49a0.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWE ICB), acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract to Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices for Termination of Pregnancy Services in Hertfordshire. The contract, valued at £2,716,230 GBP, is in effect from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a possible extension to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage was a direct award, and the tender closed on the date the decision to award was made. The services fall under the Health services category and are located in the East of England. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specializing in pregnancy termination services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for competing, given the SME suitability indicated. The short-term contract aims to ensure continuity of care for patients while the HWE ICB develops its sexual health commissioning strategy, providing a platform for business growth and service delivery in the region. ## Notice This notice is to confirm the award of a contract to Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices to provide Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) across Hertfordshire. This Contract Award Notice follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice which was published on 16th March 2023 (notice reference: 2023/S 000-007631). The termination of pregnancy service provides termination of pregnancies which are quick and safe depending on the personal health and circumstance of the individual service user, to help to reduce repeat abortions and unintended pregnancies and to promote better sexual health amongst service users. The contract duration is 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 with the option to extend for a further year to 31st March 2025. The value identified in this Notice is exclusive of VAT and is for the potential 2-year period, including the extension. The value of the initial 12-month contract is PS1,358,115 (exclusive of VAT). The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWE ICB) was established on 1st July 2022. The HWE ICB replaced the Clinical Commissioning Groups within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The HWE ICB are currently developing their commissioning strategy for sexual health services, this review and strategy development will determine how the services are best delivered to our patients in future. The short-term nature of this contract allows continuity of care for patients whilst the strategy is developed and delivered. As this was a direct award, the closing date within this notice is the date on which the decision to award was made through HWE governance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3630804-8ae9-4e67-a7c3-67ef22933f74 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition for the reasons set out within this notice. | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,716,230 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,716,230 | | 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 | ATTAIN | | Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL8 6JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Handside | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MSI REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2024 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3630804-8ae9-4e67-a7c3-67ef22933f74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3630804-8ae9-4e67-a7c3-67ef22933f74 16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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