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title: "Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services in Merton"
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# Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services in Merton

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c072697e-42a4-4c44-acde-f83e0b53fd5a

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## Summary

The procurement process for Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services in the London Borough of Merton has reached the award stage. The contracting authority, London Borough of Merton, finalised contracts on 7th July 2026, with the award notice published on 21st July 2026. This procurement, valued at £695,486, falls under the health and social work services industry category. It aims to enhance women's access to specialist LARC services, addressing public health needs within the UK. These services will be provided by 22 GP practices across the Merton area. The contract period begins on 8th July 2026 and extends until 7th March 2031, fostering a long-term commitment to community health improvements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in contraceptive services. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through public sector collaboration and establish a reputation for providing essential health services within local communities. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, accessible contraceptive options and managing efficient healthcare service delivery are well-suited to compete in this sector. The procurement was undertaken using a Most Suitable Provider process, ensuring that selected suppliers align with critical criteria for effective and accessible healthcare delivery in areas of greatest need.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton (The Council) hereby confirms the award of contracts for the specialist LARC service which will ensure that a full range of contraceptive options are available to women locally in addition to the routine contraception which is part of the GP core service. Long acting reversible contraception (LARC) is a longer lasting, more effective method of contraception and so is very effective in preventing pregnancy for those women who are not looking to get pregnant at the time. The LARC methods which will be available under these contracts will be: * Intra Uterine contraceptives (IUC) which include the Copper Intra Uterine Device (IUD) and Mirena/Kyleena(r)/Jaydess(r) (LNG-IUS) * Sub-Dermal Implants (SDI) Providing LARC services in the community allows timely and convenient access to sexual health services especially in areas of greatest need, with the broader aim of preventing unintended conceptions and terminations. The procurement has been undertaken in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime of The Healthcare Services Regulations 2023. The Council have considered the providers identified and the 5 Key Criteria mandated under the Most Suitable Provider process has been used to assess the providers identified for delivery of the service and the proposed contracting model. This will support The Council in ensuring women can access LARC contraception closer to home from trusted specialist healthcare providers without the need for long travel times and waiting times, allowing them to manage their own choices around pregnancy. No conflicts of interest were declared. An Intention of Approach notice was published via Find a Tender service on 24th June 2026 (notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059184 ). Contracts are hereby awarded to 22 GP practices within the London Borough of Merton. The contracts will run for an initial term of 4 years and 9 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ecf36-7f61-4ed6-994e-45be906e00c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £695,486 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £695,486 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDRA ROAD SURGERY; CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE; COLLIERS WOOD SURGERY; CRICKET GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE; FACCINI HOUSE; FIGGES MARSH SURGERY; FRANCIS GROVE SURGERY; GRAND DRIVE SURGERY; LAMBTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE; MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE; MITCHAM AND TOOTING HEALTH CENTRE; MITCHAM FAMILY PRACTICE; MORDEN HALL MEDICAL CENTRE; NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE; RAVENSBURY PARK MEDICAL CENTRE; RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE; TAMWORTH HOUSE MEDICAL; VINEYARD HILL ROAD SURGERY; WEST BARNES SURGERY; WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE; WIMBLEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE; WIMBLEDON VILLAGE SURGERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ecf36-7f61-4ed6-994e-45be906e00c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ecf36-7f61-4ed6-994e-45be906e00c2
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4828d0e0-ec4d-f111-813c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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