---
title: "GPwER Contract - Vasectomy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06643a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# GPwER Contract - Vasectomy

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06643a

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## Summary

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has successfully concluded a re-procurement process for GPwER contracts, specifically targeting vasectomy services, as part of their general-practitioner service offerings. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with relevant regulations specifically outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process was executed via a limited procurement method, with NHS Devon employing a direct award process. The contract, valued at approximately £673,359 over its lifetime, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Interested parties were required to submit representations to NHS Devon by the deadline of 18th March 2026, with the standstill period allowing for a review of any concerns before formal selection. Key evaluation criteria included quality, value, integration, improving equalities, and social value, each weighted equally.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in general-practitioner services to expand operations in Exeter and surrounding areas within the UKK4 region. With contracts awarded to Amicus Health, Bideford Medical Centre, Northam Surgery, and St Thomas Health Centre, established businesses that have demonstrated a consistent ability to deliver quality services within financial requirements stand the most chance at contract acquisition. Large-scale providers with robust systems for managing patient activity and contractual obligations will find growth potential through sustained service provision under these contracts, further bolstered by activity-based payment arrangements. The procurement method utilised allows for a direct award, presenting direct access to NHS Devon's logistical and financial frameworks for efficient service delivery. As such, businesses positioned to innovate and streamline operations aligned with the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board's goals will benefit from engaging with this tender.

## Notice

NHS Devon has undertaken a re-procurement of existing GPwER contracts relating to Carpal Tunnel treatment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure Carpal Tunnel services under GP with Enhanced Responsibility contracts. It is intending to award contracts of 3 years, commencing 01/04/2026 to 4 existing providers (details later in this notice) - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Payment is on an activity basis but approximate lifetime value of these contracts based on previous years is: PS224,453.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18/03/2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024910-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | AMICUS HEALTH; BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE; NORTHAM SURGERY; ST THOMAS HEALTH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024910-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020504-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020456-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020421-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://onedevon.org.uk/

## Provenance

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