--- title: "Provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care in West Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-13" --- # Provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care in West Northamptonshire Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf0.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care. This initiative aims to support the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service by offering two specific components: Contraceptive Subdermal Implants (SDI) and Intrauterine Contraception (IUC). Providers can offer both components to ensure equitable provision and efficiency. This process, currently in the planning stage, involves a Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Potential providers are encouraged to contact the procurement team by 26 March 2025 to obtain the Request for Information (RFI) and express their interest. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2028, covering services in West Northamptonshire, UKF24. This tender offers significant opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in sexual and reproductive health services. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings and increase their client base by providing LARC methods. Ideal participants include primary care providers who can deliver both SDI and IUC components at scale, ensuring comprehensive contraceptive options for all clients. Interested providers who meet the stipulated requirements will receive contracts, promoting business growth through stable, long-term agreements with a reputable public authority. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for entities looking to strengthen their presence in the healthcare industry and contribute to public health initiatives. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has a statutory responsibility to commission sexual and reproductive health services. WNC is in the process of entering into a partnership arrangement to deliver our Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service. To supplement the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service, WNC is seeking to commission the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) through primary care. The aim of this is to ensure that people can make informed choices about their methods of contraception and have easy access to a full range of options to prevent unplanned pregnancy. The opportunity comprises two parts: LARC Component A - Contraceptive Subdermal Implants (SDI) LARC Component B - Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) Providers can deliver component A and/or component B. West Northamptonshire Council would prefer providers to deliver both components at scale to support equitable provision and efficiency. West Northamptonshire Council will offer contracts to all providers that meet all requirements in relation to the provision of the relevant health care services to patients, based on this notice. The contract ends on 31st March 2028. More information about the service and requirements can be found in the specification requested via procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk This process is being carried out in accordance with the procedure for 'Direct Award Process B' under Regulations 6 and 8 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Interested providers must complete the Request for Information document available from procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk. If you are an eligible provider that did not express interest in this opportunity before the closing date and would like to explore contracting with us, please email phcontractsteam@westnorthants.gov.uk. ### Planning Information Please contact procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk for a copy of the Request For Information (RFI) and supplementary documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009292-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2025 at 15:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009292-2025 - 13 Mar 2025 at 15:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009290-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009292-2025 13th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009290-2025 13th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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