--- title: "Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb329a00-1539-4b69-aebf-8a7a85328346" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb329a00-1539-4b69-aebf-8a7a85328346" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb329a00-1539-4b69-aebf-8a7a85328346.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb329a00-1539-4b69-aebf-8a7a85328346.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb329a00-1539-4b69-aebf-8a7a85328346 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb329a00-1539-4b69-aebf-8a7a85328346) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb329a00-1539-4b69-aebf-8a7a85328346.json) ## Summary Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a provider for a Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Service, as part of their vision to establish an integrated women's health hub. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure above threshold. Relevant to the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products industry, this contract will be executed within the United Kingdom. The tender, which invites small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, was published on 1 October 2024, with a submission deadline on 31 October 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2025 and will end on 31 March 2028. Key contact for this tender is Areej Shabaa from the Wokingham Borough Council. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services and products, particularly those focusing on women's health and family planning. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing the range of contraception options available to residents, aligning with the national Women's Health Strategy. Companies with expertise in healthcare service provision, patient care, and those capable of fostering collaborative initiatives with local authorities will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a strong partnership with a municipal authority, ensuring sustainable business growth and community impact. ## Notice Wokingham Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). It is Wokingham's vision to establish an integrated women's health hub. The commissioner and provider/s will work collaboratively to support opportunities to enhance the options available to residents. These will be discussed with the successful provider post-contract award. LARC is the first step of this plan, and the successful provider will be expected to play a key role in developing this vision in partnership with the contract commissioner. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef0824c-b8ee-46b7-b3dd-b5451c3b6cd5 | | 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 | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £405,000 | | 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WOKINGHAM | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG40 1BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Emmbrook | | Westminster constituency | Wokingham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef0824c-b8ee-46b7-b3dd-b5451c3b6cd5 - 1 Oct 2024 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4bbeeca-80d3-4110-add0-ce7e8f9fd42a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef0824c-b8ee-46b7-b3dd-b5451c3b6cd5 2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4bbeeca-80d3-4110-add0-ce7e8f9fd42a 1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d0e180af-1080-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.wokingham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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