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title: "NHS Devon - Intention to modify contract for Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) in Devon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04268f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2023-12-18"
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# NHS Devon - Intention to modify contract for Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS) in Devon

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04268f

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## Summary

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices for 'Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS)' in Devon. The contract, initially competitively procured in 2019, was modified to reflect increased activity levels resulting in a substantial increase in contract value. The total value, including potential extension, is now projected to be £5,919,695 with an option to extend until 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies in the health services industry, particularly those specialised in termination of pregnancy services. Businesses with experience in providing such services in the Devon area could be well-suited to compete. The decision not to undertake a further competitive procurement process and continue with the incumbent provider could offer stability and potential for long-term partnership for interested businesses.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice to provide notice of the Contracting Authority's intention to modify an existing contract for 'Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS). The contract will be modified with the incumbent provider, Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices, to provide the services within the Devon area, due to a material change in the value of the contract resulting from increased activity levels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice to provide notice of the Contracting Authority's intention to modify an existing contract for 'Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS). the contract will be modified with the incumbent provider, Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices, to provide the services within the Devon area due to a material change in the value of the contract resulting from increased activity levels The current contract was competitively procured in 2019 and went live on 1st April 2020 with an end date of 31st March 2025 and potential extension to 31st March 2027. Since the original procurement, activity levels have increased both nationally and in Devon at a significant rate year on year. As the contract involves activity-based payment this increased activity has led to a material change in the value of the contract. The contract was originally procured based on activity from the preceding years with a maximum value of PS2,755,801 for the total contract, including the extension period. Based on cost to date and projected costs using more recent averages, the total value of the contract, including the extension option, is now projected to be PS5,919,695. On the basis that this increase is due to activity levels, that would have applied regardless of provider, and not any other change to the terms of the contract, the decision has been taken to continue with the current contracted provider in line with the original contract dates. A further competitive procurement process will not be undertaken. Additional information: In line with best practice, the Authority will apply a voluntary 10-day standstill period from the publication date of this Notice before awarding the contract, pursuant to Regulation 99 (3) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended (EU Exit) 2020 etc.)

Options: Option to extend current contract for a further 24 month period until 31st March 2027

### Procurement Information

Modification of existing contract, without further competition, to reflect increased activity levels and subsequent material increase in contract value. The increased value of this contract is as a result of significantly increased activity levels. This has been reflected in TOPs activity nationally and is not a result of any action taken by NHS Devon ICB or a change in the terms of the contract as originally awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037167-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,919,695 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARIE STOPES REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037167-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://devon.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.msichoices.org.uk

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