--- title: "Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-beedf72f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-beedf72f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-beedf72f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-beedf72f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beedf72f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-beedf72f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-beedf72f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is planning to procure a Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service aimed at enhancing access to clinical care for patients in the East Midlands region, England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. This service is classified under health services (CPV code 85100000) and is intended to be funded with a budget of £204,487. Interested parties may express their interest via email to Rosalind Carter by 4:00 PM on 5th October 2015. This upcoming tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those with expertise in community health services, to engage in the field of clinical vasectomy services. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record in delivering high-quality, responsive health services, especially in collaboration with general practitioners and other partners, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. A focus on patient satisfaction and efficient resource utilisation will be key components of successful proposals. ## Notice NHS Corby and NHS Nene CCG's are looking to commission a community based Non Scalpel Vasectomy service aimed at delivering clinically effective, appropriate, convenient and easy to access care closer to patients. The aim is to deliver patient satisfaction through a high quality and responsive service by reducing waiting times for assessment and treatment. The community service will ensure efficient use of resources via a cost effective service model and contribute to the system wide ambition to ensure Right Care Right Time 1st time. Providers are expected to recognise that high quality health care is multi-disciplinary and should be delivered through good working relationships with other partners. The service will be expected: * To receive referrals from GP's in relation to patients with conditions as laid out in the service (see below). * To provide a clinical assessment of all patients referred to the service for the management of conditions as listed below. * To give clear support and advice to the patient during the course of treatment. * To provide an outcome summary to the patient's GP once the course of treatment has been completed. * To help reduce the number of referrals to secondary care, where appropriate. * To take responsibility for undertaking audits on patient satisfaction The aim is to ensure contraceptive option is provided by local Providers to patients. To ensure that the availability of vasectomies shall be provided, in accordance with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist guidelines, as another means of reducing unwanted pregnancies. The vasectomy service shall not be confused with (and sits outside of) essential and additional General Medical Services (GMS) or Personal Medical Services (PMS) already provided by primary care medical. The contract will be for I year commencing on 1st April 2016 with an option to extend for a further year. Budget: PS204,487 If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please email Rosalind.Carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 4.00pm on Monday 5th October 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87515dc0-bf43-40ff-9ce9-6cf0aeb70012 | | 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 | 8 Jan 2018 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 10:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87515dc0-bf43-40ff-9ce9-6cf0aeb70012 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06096534-822a-4161-9021-e576dfbd01f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87515dc0-bf43-40ff-9ce9-6cf0aeb70012 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06096534-822a-4161-9021-e576dfbd01f0 4th September 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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