--- title: "Non Scalpel Vasectomy (Male Sterilisation) in Hertfordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d7b7b4e-0015-4719-baf4-40c82a22a81d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d7b7b4e-0015-4719-baf4-40c82a22a81d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d7b7b4e-0015-4719-baf4-40c82a22a81d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d7b7b4e-0015-4719-baf4-40c82a22a81d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-03-21" --- # Non Scalpel Vasectomy (Male Sterilisation) in Hertfordshire Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d7b7b4e-0015-4719-baf4-40c82a22a81d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d7b7b4e-0015-4719-baf4-40c82a22a81d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d7b7b4e-0015-4719-baf4-40c82a22a81d.json) ## Summary The NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) is inviting tenders for the provision of a Non Scalpel Vasectomy service in Hertfordshire. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility, efficiency, and quality of vasectomy procedures for men registered with GPs in the Herts Valleys area. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure and was initiated on 11 January 2018, with the tender period concluding on 9 February 2018. The contract, valued at £483,000, will commence on 1 June 2018 and is set to last for three years, with the potential for a two-year extension, delivering services across localities including Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere, Dacorum, St Albans, and Harpenden. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for healthcare providers, clinics, and organisations specialising in reproductive health services. Businesses with experience in delivering community-based health solutions and those that can comply with the regulatory standards set forth by The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on quality service delivery closer to home aligns with current trends in the healthcare sector, making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health services industry. ## Notice NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) is seeking suitable providers to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy service for their population in Hertfordshire. The service will provide high quality and safe two stage, non-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 Contract will be for three years commencing 1st June 2018 with a possible 2 year extension. The total contract value is PS483,000 excluding VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4985bdcb-4ff9-4af6-ba8a-eb72ead5ceaf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £483,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £483,000 | | 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 | NEL 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TOLLGATE CLINIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2019 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4985bdcb-4ff9-4af6-ba8a-eb72ead5ceaf - 11 Jan 2018 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82435d74-8d02-450c-97d3-9cf8c588023a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4985bdcb-4ff9-4af6-ba8a-eb72ead5ceaf 21st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82435d74-8d02-450c-97d3-9cf8c588023a 11th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=488348bb-12f6-e711-80e8-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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