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title: "NHS East and North Herts CCG Non-Scalpel Vasectomy (Male Sterilisation) Service"
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# NHS East and North Herts CCG Non-Scalpel Vasectomy (Male Sterilisation) Service

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d483305e-869b-46e3-abee-b906170f5d93

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## Summary

Attain Health Management Services is the contracting authority for the NHS East and North Herts CCG Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Service, a procurement process focused on providing local vasectomy services in East and North Hertfordshire. This open tender, which is complete, has a total contract value of approximately £608,850 and spans a period of 36 months, commencing on 5th February 2018 and concluding on 4th February 2021, with the option to extend by 24 months. The service aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of vasectomy procedures, complying with national guidelines and offering comprehensive care packages to service users.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in healthcare services, specifically in surgical procedures and patient care. Businesses that provide innovative solutions in surgical practices, patient counselling, and post-operative care would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on high-quality, user-focused services designed to improve patient choice and access makes this a lucrative contract for capable providers in the health sector.

## Notice

NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCGG) sought to commission Vasectomy services for their population. Vasectomy was previously jointly procured with Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG). This Service Specification has been adapted from that of the previous AQP Vasectomy Service Specification. Following the end of the ENHCCG and HVCCG Vasectomy contracts in December 2017 this document will be adopted as the new and updated service specification for new Providers, with ENHCCG acting as sole commissioner. The estimated Total contract value excluding VAT is PS365,310k over 36 months. The service will provide high quality, cost effective, local vasectomy services for ENHCCG which will; - 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 focused care package including pre and post-operative care, semen analysis, information, advice and counselling. - Ensure effective and efficient communication between health professionals to support consistent and continuous care. - Improve access and convenience for Service Users. - Improve Service User choice. The service will provide high quality and safe two stage, no-scalpel vasectomy under local anaesthetic in accordance with The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RCOG) guidelines (2014). This service will be accessible to all adult males who request it, are of sound mind, not acting under external duress and are registered with a General Practitioner (GP) in East and North Hertfordshire. The FSRH guidelines can be found at: http://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/cec-ceu-guidance-sterilisation-cpd-sep-2014/ The Provider will be responsible for delivering semen analysis within tariff as part of the Vasectomy Service. The Provider will be responsible for providing quality assurance of any partner organisation delivering semen analysis. 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 PS608,850k. Additional information: Bravo Solutions eProcurement Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0317d5b-8ce5-45ac-b5ca-63edf397bfd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £608,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £608,850 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL; TOLLGATE CLINIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 09:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0317d5b-8ce5-45ac-b5ca-63edf397bfd5
- 8 Feb 2018 at 08:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0317d5b-8ce5-45ac-b5ca-63edf397bfd5
- 19 Jan 2018 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0317d5b-8ce5-45ac-b5ca-63edf397bfd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0317d5b-8ce5-45ac-b5ca-63edf397bfd5
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02fe3ca7-2127-43cf-bc57-cb52cf91fe77
  n/a
- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravo Solutions eProcurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.attain.co.uk
- http://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/cec-ceu-guidance-sterilisation-cpd-sep-2014/

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