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title: "AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire"
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# AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Buyer: NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f7b4

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## Summary

The NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is procuring a Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract. The tender is in the services category, with a contract value of 1.0 GBP. The procurement stage is active, and the tender deadline is September 20, 2023. The service is split into two lots with specific objectives and service details. The procurement method is an open procedure, and suppliers can register interest via the provided link.

This tender presents an opportunity for qualified providers to deliver termination of pregnancy services in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. Businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialised in women's health and reproductive services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period spans from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, with potential for a 2-year extension based on performance. Suppliers should adhere to the bid validity period of 180 days. The procurement aims to enhance access to termination of pregnancy services while ensuring quality care and confidentiality for all service users.

## Notice

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB is seeking suitably qualified and capable providers to deliver their Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Early Termination: Up to 13 weeks + 6 days

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB is seeking suitably qualified and capable providers to deliver their Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP)
contract. 

The service is split into 2 Lots: 
Early Termination: Up to 13 weeks + 6 days Late
Termination: Over 14 weeks and up to 24 weeks 

Up to 14 weeks gestation service will include the following aspects: 
* Booking Service to pre-termination assessment clinic
* Community pre-termination assessment clinic either face to face consultation or telemedicine
* Early medical terminations of pregnancy up to 14 weeks gestation; or
* Referral to provider of late terminations of pregnancy 14 to 23 weeks plus 6 days gestation

Objectives of the service: 
* To offer high quality, impartial support and advice to all Service Users who request a termination of pregnancy, regardless of age, ethnicity, language, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religious or personal circumstances. 
* To provide Service Users with access to a termination of pregnancy as early as possible. 
* To provide a culturally sensitive and confidential service. 
* To provide termination of pregnancy methods clinically appropriate for a Service User's gestation and clinical circumstances.
* To improve the sexual health of Service Users through proactively offering sexual health screening and treatment as appropriate for Chlamydia, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. To provide information and advice on all methods of contraception, (with particular emphasis on the promotion of LARC) and the supply of the full range of reversible contraceptive methods. 

To register your interest please see the link below and search for the project reference/name as detailed: 

Where to apply for the tender:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Name: AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy
Service for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Project Reference Number: C192568. Additional information: This is an Any Qualified Provider contract and is on a zero value, zero volume basis with no activity guaranteed

Options: Option to extend for 2 years subject to satisfactory performance

Lot 2 - Late Termination: Over 14 weeks and up to 24 weeks

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB is seeking suitably qualified and capable providers to deliver their Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPS) via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP)
contract. 

The service is split into 2 Lots: 
Early Termination: Up to 13 weeks + 6 days Late
Termination: Over 14 weeks and up to 24 weeks 

The Service will include the following aspects:
* Late terminations of pregnancy 14 to 24-weeks' gestation

Objectives of the service: 
* To offer high quality, impartial support and advice to all Service Users who request a termination of pregnancy, regardless of age, ethnicity, language, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religious or personal circumstances. 
* To provide Service Users with access to a termination of pregnancy as early as possible. 
* To provide a culturally sensitive and confidential service. 
* To provide termination of pregnancy methods clinically appropriate for a Service User's gestation and clinical circumstances.
* To improve the sexual health of Service Users through proactively offering sexual health screening and treatment as appropriate for Chlamydia, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. To provide information and advice on all methods of contraception, (with particular emphasis on the promotion of LARC) and the supply of the full range of reversible contraceptive methods. 

To register your interest please see the link below and search for the project reference/name as detailed: 

Where to apply for the tender:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Name: AQP for a Termination of Pregnancy
Service for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Project Reference Number: C192568. Additional information: This is an Any Qualified Provider contract and is on a zero value, zero volume basis with no activity guaranteed

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025355-2023 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Daybrook |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 14:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025355-2023
- 29 Aug 2023 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025340-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.notts.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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