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title: "Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services in Merton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06926e"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services in Merton

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06926e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has completed the procurement process for the Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services within its region. This contract, classified under the health and social work services industry category, was finalised on 7th July 2026 following a standstill period effective from 24th June 2026. The procurement was executed using a limited approach under the Provider Selection Regime as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, awarding contracts to 22 GP practices in Merton for an initial period of 4 years and 9 months, with a total contract value of £695,486. The process was overseen by the Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Integrated Care & Public Health, ensuring conformance with mandated criteria and ensuring timely accessibility to contraception options locally.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for local healthcare providers to engage in specialised community services, enhancing their service offering and market presence. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare sector, especially those capable of providing efficient, localised contraceptive services. With the contract's emphasis on quality, innovation, and social value, practices focusing on patient access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating patient choice stand most likely to benefit from participating in this growth-driven initiative. Additionally, the successful suppliers range from established GP practices in the area, highlighting the potential for collaborative healthcare delivery models.

## Notice

On the 24th June 2026, The Authority published an Intention to Award Notice following The Most Suitable Provider (MSP) Process as defined by the Provider Selection Regime of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. A standstill period was subsequently observed, and concluded on the 6th July 2026. The London Borough of Merton (The Council) hereby confirms the award of contracts for the specialist LARC service which will ensure that a full range of contraceptive options are available to women locally in addition to the routine contraception which is part of the GP core service. An Intention of Approach notice was published via Find a Tender service on 24th June 2026 (notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059184 ). Contracts are hereby awarded to 22 GP practices within the London Borough of Merton. The contracts will run for an initial term of 4 years and 9 months. The total contract value across the provision is PS695,486. Award decision makers: Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Integrated Care & Public Health, in consultation with the Lead Member for Health & Social Care

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On the 24th June 2026, The Authority published an Intention to Award Notice following The Most Suitable Provider (MSP) Process as defined by the Provider Selection Regime of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. A standstill period was subsequently observed, and concluded on the 6th July 2026. The London Borough of Merton (The Council) hereby confirms the award of contracts for the specialist LARC service which will ensure that a full range of contraceptive options are available to women locally in addition to the routine contraception which is part of the GP core service. Long acting reversible contraception (LARC) is a longer lasting, more effective method of contraception and so is very effective in preventing pregnancy for those women who are not looking to get pregnant at the time. The LARC methods which will be available under these contracts will be: * Intra Uterine contraceptives (IUC) which include the Copper Intra Uterine Device (IUD) and Mirena/Kyleena(r)/Jaydess(r) (LNG-IUS) * Sub-Dermal Implants (SDI) Providing LARC services in the community allows timely and convenient access to sexual health services especially in areas of greatest need, with the broader aim of preventing unintended conceptions and terminations. The Council have considered the providers identified and the 5 Key Criteria mandated under the Most Suitable Provider process has been used to assess the providers identified for delivery of the service and the proposed contracting model. This will support The Council in ensuring women can access LARC contraception closer to home from trusted specialist healthcare providers without the need for long travel times and waiting times, allowing them to manage their own choices around pregnancy. No conflicts of interest were declared. An Intention of Approach notice was published via Find a Tender service on 24th June 2026 (notice identifier: 2026/S 000-059184 ). Contracts are hereby awarded to 22 GP practices within the London Borough of Merton. The contracts will run for an initial term of 4 years and 9 months. The total contract value across the provision is PS695,486. Award decision makers: Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Integrated Care & Public Health, in consultation with the Lead Member for Health & Social Care

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice. The awarding of the contracts are subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Standstill Period has been observed following publication of intention to award notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066917-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | 23 Jun 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 | £695,486 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDRA ROAD SURGERY; CENTRAL MEDICAL CENRE; CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE; COLLIERS WOOD SURGERY; CRICKET GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE; FACCINI HOUSE; FACCINI HOUSE SURGERY; FIGGES MARSH SURGERY; FRANCIS GROVE SURGERY; GRAND DRIVE SURGERY; LAMBTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE; MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE; MITCHAM AND TOOTING HEALTH; MITCHAM FAMILY PRACTICE; MORDEN HALL MEDICAL CENTRE; NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE; RAVENSBURY PARK MEDICAL CENTRE; RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE; TAMWORTH HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE; VINEYARD HILL ROAD SURGERY; WEST BARNES SURGERY; WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE; WIMBLEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE; WIMBLEDON VILLAGE SURGERY; WIMBLEON VILLAGE SURGERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066917-2026
- 24 Jun 2026 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059184-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 13:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041530-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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