--- title: "Termination of Pregnancy Service to Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f57c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f57c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f57c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f57c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOMERSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2021-11-18" --- # Termination of Pregnancy Service to Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOMERSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f57c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f57c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f57c.json) ## Summary The NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group is currently seeking bids for the "Termination of Pregnancy Service," a crucial healthcare service aimed at residents in Somerset. This tender is at the active stage and will be open until 15th December 2021. The initial contract is set to commence on 1st June 2022, with a duration of three years and a potential extension of up to two additional years. The procurement value is approximately £503,000 per annum, and this process is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) through an open procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in reproductive health and sexual wellness services. Businesses focused on delivering comprehensive termination of pregnancy services, contraceptive provision, and sexual health education are encouraged to participate. The aim to ensure accessibility and inclusive care means that providers should be prepared to serve diverse community needs, catering to adults and young adults, including vulnerable populations. This contract not only supports service delivery in Somerset but also aligns with broader public health goals that can enhance business viability and growth in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to commission a Termination of Pregnancy Service to those who reside in Somerset. The aim of this service is to provide a consistent, comprehensive, effective, accessible, legal and safe termination of pregnancy in a supportive and non-judgemental environment which respects service user's wishes, reduces repeat terminations and unintended pregnancies, and promotes better sexual health among service users. The service will be provided to all adults, young adults, and where appropriate those aged 13 and over who predominantly are registered to Somerset GPs and/or are living in Somerset, including service users with no fixed abode, no registered GP or visitors to the area. The provider will ensure that the service is respectful and does not discriminate on grounds of age, disability, race, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, income levels, marital status, previous terminations or any other non-medical characteristics. The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 1st June 2022, with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioners. The financial envelope is PS488,000 per annum. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to commission a Termination of Pregnancy Service to those who reside in Somerset. The aim of this service is to provide a consistent, comprehensive, effective, accessible, legal and safe termination of pregnancy in a supportive and non-judgemental environment which respects service user's wishes, reduces repeat terminations and unintended pregnancies, and promotes better sexual health among service users. The service will be provided to all adults, young adults, and where appropriate those aged 13 and over who predominantly are registered to Somerset GPs and/or are living in Somerset, including service users with no fixed abode, no registered GP or visitors to the area. The provider will ensure that the service is respectful and does not discriminate on grounds of age, disability, race, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, income levels, marital status, previous terminations or any other non-medical characteristics. The objectives of the service are: a) To provide a termination of pregnancy service which provides information/advice and medical terminations within the service user's county of residence or within 30 miles of their home and at the time they request. b) To provide an all-inclusive termination of pregnancy service to clients which includes information and advice, medical terminations. c) To offer terminations as early as possible based on the service user's gestation and clinical circumstances. d) To aim for 100% of terminations to take place without complications (to include, but not be limited to, cervical trauma, uterine perforation, severe bleeding requiring transfusion, and uterine rupture). e) To provide 100% of service users with advice on the full range of contraceptives, including the offer of (and where necessary fit) Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC). f) Service user's receiving Pills by Post will also have the contraception conversation and can be offered 3 months of oral contraception (in line with their Standard Operating Procedure and relevant guidance; and/or be referred to their GP or SWISH for ongoing contraceptive provision. (http://formulary.somersetccg.nhs.uk/). g) To supply (and where necessary fit) 90% of service users with contraceptives after treatment. h) To support the reduction of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). i) To ensure opportunities are in place for accurate and effective information and screening of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Where appropriate sexual health screening offered in line with guidance to include Chlamydia and where indicated, other STI testing. j) To assess all service users under the age of 18 or otherwise where assessment suggests vulnerability in a face-to-face environment. The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 1st June 2022, with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioners. The financial envelope is PS488,000 per annum. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028763-2021 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,464,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 SOMERSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA22 8HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Brympton | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2021 at 08:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028763-2021 - 10 Nov 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028175-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://formulary.somersetccg.nhs.uk/ - http://www.somersetccg.nhs.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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