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.[E11]

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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 …[E5]

• ConditionDelivery location: East Midlands, United Kingdom.[E6]
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1. E1

   The buyer is North Northamptonshire Council.

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2. E2

   The notice is classified under CPV 85000000 (Health and social work services).

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3. E3

   Contracts Finder publishes United Kingdom procurement.

   “England”

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4. E4

   Tenders must be submitted by 31 Mar 2025, 23:00 UTC+01:00.

   “2025-03-31T23:00:00+01:00”

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5. E5

   The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

   “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…”

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6. E6

   Delivery location: East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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7. E7

   This notice changes or updates a call for competition.

   “tenderAmendment”

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8. E8

   The procedure is: Open procedure (above threshold).

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9. E9

   The notice was published on 17 Feb 2025.

   “2025-02-17T13:00:11Z”

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10. E10

    Contracts Finder gives the tender status as active.

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11. E11

    The notice is titled "North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission general practices through Primary Care Networks (PCN) for contraception services. This includes General Practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioner…".

    “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 reversib…”

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12. E12

    The stated value is GBP 300,000.

    “300000 GBP”

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