--- title: "NHS Wakefield CCG: Vasectomy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca9b9cee-1e9b-4cc1-b14a-763ccd0bdd93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca9b9cee-1e9b-4cc1-b14a-763ccd0bdd93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca9b9cee-1e9b-4cc1-b14a-763ccd0bdd93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca9b9cee-1e9b-4cc1-b14a-763ccd0bdd93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM" published: "2018-11-26" --- # NHS Wakefield CCG: Vasectomy Service Buyer: EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca9b9cee-1e9b-4cc1-b14a-763ccd0bdd93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca9b9cee-1e9b-4cc1-b14a-763ccd0bdd93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca9b9cee-1e9b-4cc1-b14a-763ccd0bdd93.json) ## Summary The NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group, represented by eMBED Health Consortium, is currently seeking bids for the Vasectomy Service, which focuses on providing a community non-consultant led minimally invasive vasectomy service. This tender, classified under health services, is active and open for applications until 24 December 2018. The service aims to reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care, improve patient experience, and ensure timely access to treatment, aligning with NHS quality and efficiency goals. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and extend until 31 March 2024, with an estimated value of £703,850. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health services, particularly those specialising in clinical practices, minimally invasive procedures, or patient care. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality, effective community healthcare services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Interested parties can gain further insights and procurement documentation via the NHS Sourcing Portal and are invited to a bidder information event in Wakefield on 29 November 2018, enhancing networking and collaboration possibilities within the healthcare sector. ## 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. Please note we will be holding a bidder information event at White Rose House in Wakefield on Thursday 29th November at 14:00 for an hour. Interested parties should express their interest on www.nhssourcing.co.uk and register for the event through the messaging system, advising who will be attending (limited to 2 per provider). Potential providers can access the procurement documentation through the NHS Sourcing Portal - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, project_21640, itt_4673. Additional information: Potential providers can access the procurement documentation through the NHS Sourcing Portal - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, project_21640, itt_4673. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee3970f-5d1b-40c1-8610-5ab4ebaa4cf9 | | 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 | 26 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 - 26 Nov 2018 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee3970f-5d1b-40c1-8610-5ab4ebaa4cf9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee3970f-5d1b-40c1-8610-5ab4ebaa4cf9 26th November 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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