---
title: "NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service - Network Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dd5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST REGION"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# NHSE1038 - Complex Termination of Pregnancy Service - Network Lead

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST REGION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dd5

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS England - North West Region involves the provision of Complex Termination of Pregnancy Services - Network Lead, classified under Health and Social Work Services. The procurement follows the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £930,000, runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with an initial three-year term and an optional two-year extension. Although the award has been confirmed as of 31 March 2026, the procurement method did not involve prior publication for competitive bidding. Key dates involved the completion of a standstill period ending at midnight on 31 March 2026, after launching the intention to award notice on 18 March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the health sector that can deliver complex medical services. Providers with expertise in health service delivery, particularly those accustomed to handling sensitive cases, would be well-suited to compete. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust was awarded this contract due to their capability to meet stringent criteria, highlighting opportunities for other large-scale health service providers seeking government contracts. Engaging with NHS England’s procurement processes can facilitate entry and expansion within the specialised healthcare services market, offering substantial revenue potential through contract opportunities like this.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (Health and Justice Team) (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of Complex Termination of Pregnancy Services (CTOP) - Network Lead Role. It is the intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS930,000 The length of the contract is 3 years initially with the option to extend for a further 2 years. This is a new service. This is a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (Health and Justice Team) (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of Complex Termination of Pregnancy Services (CTOP) - Network Lead Role. It is the intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS930,000 The length of the contract is 3 years initially with the option to extend for a further 2 years. This is a new service. This is a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.

### 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 decision makers by midnight on 31 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034182-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 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 | £930,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST REGION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 11:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034182-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024695-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/

## Provenance

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