North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission general practices through Primary Care Networks (PCN) for contraception services. This includes General Practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and specialist family planning nurses. They will provide long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) services; fitting and removal.

Contract summary

Industry

• Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£1,200,000

Procurement reference

Expression of Interest for Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Services

Published date

13 May 2025

Closing date

31 March 2025

Closing time

11pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

North Northamptonshire Council is commissioning and funding the Provider to offer long-acting reversible methods of contraception, as described in the specification attached. This service include:

• Component A: Subdermal contraceptive implants (SDI)
• Component B: Intrauterine devices/systems (IUD/IUS)
• General requirements applicable to all services detailed in the specification

Component A: Subdermal Contraceptive Implants (SDI)

The provider must fit, monitor, check, and remove subdermal contraceptive implants in accordance with current clinical guidelines and their instructions for use. Only contraceptive implants licensed for use in the UK are to be used.

The provider must ensure that patients receive information and advice on all available contraceptive methods, supporting them in selecting the most appropriate method for their individual needs, in accordance with NICE Clinical Guideline CG30.

In addition, the clinician must:

1. Take a sexual history in order to assess the appropriateness of fitting an implant.

2. Provide information, advice and guidance about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), assess the need for STI screening, and refer patients to relevant services, where appropriate.

3. Provide written information to the patient during counselling, reinforcing it after fitting. This should include details about symptoms requiring urgent assessment, non-contraceptive benefits, and procedures for initiation and discontinuation.


Component B: Intrauterine Devices/Systems (IUD/IUS)

The Provider must fit, monitor, check, and remove intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) and systems (IUSs) in accordance with current clinical guidelines and manufacturers' instructions for use. Only IUDs/IUSs licensed for use in the UK are to be used.
The Provider must ensure that patients receive comprehensive information and advice about the full range of contraceptive methods and are supported in determining the most appropriate option for their individual needs, in line with NICE Clinical Guideline CG30.
For patients opting for intrauterine contraception, the clinician must:
1. Take a sexual history to assess the appropriateness of fitting an IUD/IUS.
2. Provide information, advice and guidance about STIs, assess the need for screening, and refer to sexual health services, where necessary.
3. Conduct Chlamydia screening for all patients before IUD/IUS insertion. If positive, ensure referral for further STI screening.
4. Provide written information for the patient at the time of counselling and reinforce it after fitting. This should include details about symptoms requiring urgent assessment, non-contraceptive benefits, and procedures for initiation and discontinuation.

Interested Provider must complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form via the link attached to this notice.

More information about the service can be found in the specification document attached.

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission general practices through Primary Care Networks (PCN) for contraception services. This includes General Practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and specialist family planning nurses. They will provide long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) services; fitting and removal.

• Opportunity
• Published 17 February 2025, last edited 19 February 2025

Attachments

• NNC LARC Service Specification 17.02.25.pdf
• Technical specifications
• North Northamptonshire Council LARC Service Specification.

• NNC LARC Terms and Conditions 17.02.25.pdf
• Contract summary
• North Northamptonshire Council LARC Terms and Conditions

Links

• https://forms.office.com/e/eX4pvnGuS7
• Tender notice
• North Northamptonshire Council LARC Expression of Interest (EOI) Link

Additional text

Interested Providers must complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form, using the Expression of Interest (EOI) link attached to this notice to submit their bids for the contract.

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Award information

Awarded date

17 February 2025

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Total value of contract

£300,000

This contract was awarded to 12 suppliers.

Headlands Surgery

Lakeside Healthcare Corby

Nene Valley Surgery

Oundle Surgery

Rothwell & Desborough Health Group

Wansford and Kings Cliffe Practice

Weavers Medical , plus branch surgery in Mawsley Village, School

Harborough Field Surgery

Dryland Surgery

Aspiro Studfall Medical Centre

Woodsend Medical Centre

The Cottons Medical Centre

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About the buyer

Contact name

Adekunle Adeyeye

Address

41 Meadow Road
KETTERING
NN168TL
England

Telephone

03001263000

Email

Adekunle.Adeyeye@northnorthants.gov.uk