--- title: "Level 3 Minor Surgery and Vasectomy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ac19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ac19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ac19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ac19.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G" published: "2021-04-30" --- # Level 3 Minor Surgery and Vasectomy Services Buyer: NHS IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ac19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ac19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ac19.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently active and led by NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group in collaboration with NHS West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group. They are seeking to commission Level 3 Minor Surgery and Vasectomy Services within Ipswich and East Suffolk and West Suffolk localities. This procurement, classified under health services, is being conducted as an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for 18th June 2021. The total indicative contract value is approximately £2,110,125, covering three years with a potential two-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare service delivery, particularly those with expertise in minor surgical procedures and community health services. Providers able to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions are well-positioned to compete, as they may submit bids for either or both service lots. Companies offering vasectomy services under local anaesthetic, along with comprehensive patient assessment facilities, will find a favourable environment to grow and expand their operations in these localities. ## Notice NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group are looking to commission a Level 3 Minor Surgery Services (Lot 1) and Vasectomy Services (Lot 2) across the Ipswich and East Suffolk and West Suffolk localities. Lot 1 - This lot is split into two geographical areas, one contract will be awarded within Ipswich and East Suffolk locality and one within the West Suffolk locality. The aim of the Level 3 Minor Surgery Service is to deliver high quality, clinically effective, safe, cost effective intermediate minor surgery in the community. The service will be delivered as a one stop shop approach with assessment and surgery occurring on the same day for most patients. This lot will be awarded to a provider in each locality. Lot 2 - The CCG is looking to commission a community Vasectomy Service to undertake vasectomies under local anaesthetic. These services will be accessible to all males who are the responsibility of the CCG. All men requesting a vasectomy should first be fully assessed and counselled to ascertain if the procedure is indeed the most appropriate intervention. This counselling and assessment should be in line with Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Guidance: Male and Female Sterilisation Recommendations and consideration should be given to the Sexual Health Needs Assessment Suffolk. This lot will be awarded to any provider who qualifies in line with the procurement documentation and the contract will cover both localities. Providers are able to tender for either lot in isolation or both lots, by completing the documentation as outlined within the procurement documentation. The services will be subject to a contract for 3 years with the potential to extend the contract for up to 2 years and each will be a cost and volume contract; more details are available within the procurement documents. The contract value provided is an indicative figure for all anticipated activity under both of the services and localities outlined above. It should be noted that all contracts will be activity based and the vasectomy contracts will be zero value contracts. Contract review provision: Please note that the services and associated specification and prices commissioned within this contract may be subject to review and change, any changes will be through a variation to the contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Additionally, the contract may also be amended in terms of the original services supplied, where, following assessment it is identified that it is logical for additional services to be delivered in conjunction with this contract and by the provider, both in terms of actual service delivery and to avoid duplication of costs. These services may include but are not limited to other services and specialties formally delivered in the community and secondary care settings where it is foreseen that these services can be delivered more effectively as part of this contract. ### Lot Information Level 3 Minor Surgery Lot 1 - This lot is split into two geographical areas, one contract will be awarded within Ipswich and East Suffolk locality and one within the West Suffolk locality. The aim of the Level 3 Minor Surgery Service is to deliver high quality, clinically effective, safe, cost effective intermediate minor surgery in the community. The service will be delivered as a one stop shop approach with assessment and surgery occurring on the same day for most patients. This lot will be awarded to a provider in each locality. Additional information: With an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. Vasectomy Services Lot 2 - The CCG is looking to commission a community Vasectomy Service to undertake vasectomies under local anaesthetic. These services will be accessible to all males who are the responsibility of the CCG. All men requesting a vasectomy should first be fully assessed and counselled to ascertain if the procedure is indeed the most appropriate intervention. This counselling and assessment should be in line with Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Guidance: Male and Female Sterilisation Recommendations and consideration should be given to the Sexual Health Needs Assessment Suffolk. This lot will be awarded to any provider who qualifies in line with the procurement documentation and the contract will cover both localities. Additional information: With an option to extend for an additional 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009384-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,110,125 | | Lots value | £2,110,125 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G | | Additional buyers | NHS WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2021 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009384-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home - https://ipswichandeastsuffolkccg.nhs.uk/ - https://www.westsuffolkccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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