--- title: "NHS Wakefield CCG: Vasectomy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf3ca729-ad01-43a6-ac77-d4c99bcccbfa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3ca729-ad01-43a6-ac77-d4c99bcccbfa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3ca729-ad01-43a6-ac77-d4c99bcccbfa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3ca729-ad01-43a6-ac77-d4c99bcccbfa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM" published: "2018-10-03" --- # NHS Wakefield CCG: Vasectomy Service Buyer: EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3ca729-ad01-43a6-ac77-d4c99bcccbfa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3ca729-ad01-43a6-ac77-d4c99bcccbfa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3ca729-ad01-43a6-ac77-d4c99bcccbfa.json) ## Summary The NHS Wakefield CCG has issued a tender titled "NHS Wakefield CCG: Vasectomy Service" for the provision of a community non-consultant led minimally invasive vasectomy service. This procurement falls under the health services category and is located in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 29 October 2018. The contract is valued at £703,850 and is set to commence on 1 April 2019, concluding on 31 March 2023. The tender process follows an open procedure, thereby allowing any interested parties to compete. The buyer for this contract is the eMBED Health Consortium, a representative of the local NHS organisation. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in community health services or minimal invasive surgical procedures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are both suitable to participate in this tender, benefiting from the emphasis on local, cost-effective service delivery. Companies that can ensure compliance with healthcare standards and are capable of providing holistic patient care, including pre and post-operative support, will be particularly well-positioned to win this contract and contribute to enhancing patient experiences within the community. ## Notice This service specification relates to the provision of a community non-consultant led minimally invasive vasectomy (MIV) service for NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group. Local defined outcomes - Reduction of unnecessary referrals into secondary care, resulting in an improved conversion rate and potential efficiency savings in line with the NHS Wakefield CCG's Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) aims. - Improved patient experience due to shorter waiting times overall and care closer to home as the service is available across a number of sites. - Patients reporting a good level of satisfaction with the service including comfort scores. - Patients seen and treated within the NHS Constitution timescales i.e. within 18 weeks of referral. Aims and objectives of service The aim of the service is to provide a high quality and safe, minimally invasive vasectomy (MIV) under local anesthetic. The objectives of the service are to: - Provide high quality, cost effective, local community vasectomy services for Wakefield CCG and it's patients. - Provide services that comply with accepted best practice in line with national and local guidance, relevant accreditations processes, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. - Provide a complete holistic service user focussed care package including pre and post-operative care, information, advice and counselling. - Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, effective and efficient communication. - Improve access and convenience for service users. Additional information: Potential providers can access the procurement documentation through the NHS Sourcing Portal - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, project_21530, itt_4590. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1469f7-0deb-4e28-be8b-e4a85ef3884b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £703,850 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 1LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wakefield North | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2018 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1469f7-0deb-4e28-be8b-e4a85ef3884b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1469f7-0deb-4e28-be8b-e4a85ef3884b 3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk E-tendering site ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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