Community Vasectomy Service

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is purchasing a Community Vasectomy Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service includes pre and post-operative testing, surgery, information, support, and guidance for patients registered to GPs within North Yorkshire and York. This procurement falls within the industry category of family-planning services and is conducted through a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition.

Important dates include the contract award date on 12 March 2025, with the term running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, potentially extendable by one year to 31 March 2027. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £210,560. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in medical support services, particularly those with experience in outpatient surgical procedures and patient care.

Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service, innovation, value, and the ability to address healthcare inequalities will be well-suited to compete. The procurement criteria highlight the importance of integrating services and maintaining sustainability, which can benefit businesses committed to long-term healthcare delivery. The existing provider, Haxby Group Practice, has been assessed to meet the selection criteria successfully, presenting a benchmark for potential competitors in this sector.