--- title: "AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Termination of Pregnancy Service (18+ weeks Gestation) for South Teesside" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f78d9a38-b53d-474d-a39c-54fba41d91cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f78d9a38-b53d-474d-a39c-54fba41d91cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f78d9a38-b53d-474d-a39c-54fba41d91cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f78d9a38-b53d-474d-a39c-54fba41d91cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)" published: "2016-11-28" --- # AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Termination of Pregnancy Service (18+ weeks Gestation) for South Teesside Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f78d9a38-b53d-474d-a39c-54fba41d91cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f78d9a38-b53d-474d-a39c-54fba41d91cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f78d9a38-b53d-474d-a39c-54fba41d91cd.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support Unit is procuring an Any Qualified Provider Termination of Pregnancy Service for patients aged 18 and over in South Teesside, as commissioned by NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group. The tender, titled "AQP Termination of Pregnancy Service (18+ weeks Gestation) for South Teesside," is currently active and will be conducted through an open procedure. The deadline for submitting the qualification document is 12 noon on 22 December 2016, and the contract is set to commence on 1 July 2017, lasting until 30 June 2020. The procurement process will focus on delivering high-quality hospital and related services aligned with national guidance. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer related services. Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their competency and compliance with required quality and safety standards to join the qualified provider list. As there are no guaranteed levels of activity, potential bidders must be adaptable and capable of providing efficient services that cater to the specific needs of the communities in South Teesside. ## Notice This Any Qualified Provider for Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) 18+ week gestation pathway services for South Tees is being procured by North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) for and on behalf of NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group. The service is being commissioned in line with national guidance and local requirements. The providers need to deliver high quality, efficient services which are responsive to the needs of the local communities within South Tees. The service will be commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider process. In securing services under the AQP process, assurance of competence, quality and safety standards is required. Any provider will be eligible to join the qualified provider list subject to demonstrating competency against specified criteria. Qualified providers will be expected to deliver the service under the NHS Standard Contract. As a qualified provider there are no guaranteed levels of activity. Payment is made based on actual provision and outcomes. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS The qualification questionnaire and all relevant documentation associated with this offer can be accessed via the above link. It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the PROACTIS helpdesk via: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm The deadline for completion of the qualification document is 12 noon on 22 December 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957812cc-05ad-4af5-83d8-9214a6d5464b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) | | Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85110000 - Hospital and related services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2016 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957812cc-05ad-4af5-83d8-9214a6d5464b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957812cc-05ad-4af5-83d8-9214a6d5464b 28th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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