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title: "NHS East & North Herts CCG Vasectomy Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES"
published: "2017-08-10"
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# NHS East & North Herts CCG Vasectomy Service

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9986367-1aad-4f45-8799-b47931c26cb9

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## Summary

The NHS East & North Herts Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), represented by Attain Health Management Services, is in the planning stage of commissioning a Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service. This procurement is aimed at providing accessible vasectomy services to the population of East and North Hertfordshire, which consists of approximately 592,826 residents registered with 58 GP practices. The estimated total contract value is £375,310 over a 36-month period, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, resulting in a potential total contract value of £608,850. A pre-procurement Market Awareness Provider Event is scheduled for 22nd August 2017 at Central Library, Welwyn Garden City to engage with potential providers and share details on the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those with expertise in clinical procedures, primary care, and local anaesthetics. Businesses that specialise in male healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality vasectomy procedures in accordance with established clinical guidelines, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish long-term contracts, enhance their service delivery reach, and contribute to improved healthcare access in the region.

## Notice

East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCGG) wish to commission Non-Scalpel Vasectomy services for their population. Vasectomy Services were reviewed against ENHCCGs prioritisation framework and a decision was made to continue to offer full access to these services, for all men registered with a GP in East and North Hertfordshire, under a local tariff. Vasectomy was previously jointly procured with Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG). Following the end of the current Vasectomy contracts in December 2017 ENHCCG will continue as sole commissioner for these services. The East and North Hertfordshire area has a population of 592,826 (March 2017) registered at 58 GP practices. The service will support the contracting authority aim to ensure that care is provided in the right place, at the right time and by the right healthcare professional. As such it is the intention of the CCG to ensure that a service is delivered from multiple sites across the six localities within East and North Hertfordshire. The six localities within East and North Hertfordshire are detailed below 1. Lower Lea Valley Locality Group 2. North Herts Locality Group 3. Stevenage Locality Group 4. Stort Valley and Villages Locality Group 5. Upper Lea Valley Locality Group 6. Welwyn Hatfield Locality Group The estimated Total contract value excluding VAT is PS375,310 over 36 months. The contract duration term is 36 months plus an option to extend for an additional 24 months (maximum of a 5 year contract).The total contract value for 60 months is estimated at PS608,850. To support the Procurement process ENHCCG plans to hold a pre-procurement 'Market Awareness Provider Event' on 22nd August 2017 at: Central Library, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AJ from 18:30 - 19:30 The purpose of the event will be to discuss ENHCCG's intentions and to use the knowledge of the market to help inform elements of the service specification. The procurement process and timetable will also be shared. Attain acting on behalf of the CCG intends to use an e-tendering system in this procurement. The e-tendering system and registering an expression of interest can be accessed by following the instructions below. A user guide is also attached for reference. 1. To register your interest in this pre-procurement event please register your interest on the Bravo Solutions e-procurement portal. https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk 2.Click on 'Register here' at the bottom of the screen and then follow the on screen instructions 3.Please complete and submit the expression of interest form via the e-portal's messaging facility. The deadline for registering your details is 12:00 noon on day 22nd August 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1V 7HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 08:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8
- 10 Aug 2017 at 08:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8
- 10 Aug 2017 at 08:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8
- 4 Aug 2017 at 12:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8
- 4 Aug 2017 at 10:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8
- 3 Aug 2017 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bafa9c-8964-401c-8749-63f8954665c8
  10th August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6a7afe9-8679-40a8-8d67-50e566348dfb
  ATTAIN BRAVO GUIDE
- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravo Solutions Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d26e73c-0bd5-487b-91bc-b0e2f5b26c86
  ATTAIN BRAVO GUIDE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f700329b-6e31-4296-99ae-40fbe97a6e71
  ATTAIN BRAVO GUIDE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d949dc6-9c47-4155-86d6-99041a6b703c
  ATTAIN BRAVO GUIDE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07f39f04-9f03-4763-8dba-e0efe11ba4b4
  ATTAIN BRAVO GUIDE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da0ca95d-f919-4c43-983b-e6bb882bec50
  n/a

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