--- title: "Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-01-09" --- # Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4.json) ## Summary The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is conducting a planning stage procurement for a specialised health service titled "Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria." The industry category is health services (CPV 85100000), and it spans multiple locations, including County Durham, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, and North Cumbria. This is a planned procurement process currently at the stage of a Request for Information (RFI), intended to gather insights into market capabilities and interest. Interested parties must submit their RFI responses by 12 noon on Friday, 23 January 2026, through the Atamis electronic tendering tool. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for healthcare providers that specialise in community health services, particularly those with expertise in men's health and post-operative care. The service aims to enhance local healthcare provisions by delivering high-quality, patient-focused vasectomy services with robust governance and best practice compliance. Businesses with experience in providing holistic healthcare packages and those capable of ensuring seamless, continuous care between professionals stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity. Although this RFI is not part of the competitive tender process itself, positioning early interest can help businesses prepare for any upcoming contract notice in future procurement stages. ## Notice NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and as applicable. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest. NENC ICB is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NENC ICB, including EOI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you have already registered on the system (e.g. to access contracts with another Health Family organisation) then there is no need to re-register. If you have not already done so you should now register as a Supplier on the shared system by selecting the link above. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. If you find that you need any advice or support in registering please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm An Atamis Supplier guide can be accessed by clicking on the link above. Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026. ### Lot Information County Durham NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. South Tyneside NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. Nerwcastle NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. North Tyneside NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. Sunderland NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. Gateshead NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. North Cumbria NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001863-2026 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | 9 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR5 3XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South | | Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland, TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2026 at 13:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001863-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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