General Practice Provision of NHS Health Checks, Smoking Cessation Support and Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

The recent procurement process concluded with Bath and North East Somerset Council awarding a contract for "General Practice Provision of NHS Health Checks, Smoking Cessation Support, and Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)" under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime of 2023. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement category is health services, specifically under the CPV classification 85100000.

The award followed a limited procurement method, highlighting a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, applicable to the region of UKK12, encompassing Bath. The process involved active evaluation by a panel, ensuring patient choice as a quality criterion. This tender represents a significant opportunity for general practice providers within the health services sector, particularly those looking to expand their service offerings in NHS Health Checks, Smoking Cessation, and LARC.

As the contracts were awarded via a direct award process, businesses with the capability to deliver these specialised services could leverage this established contract to solidify their reputation within the region. The opportunity is open to new providers, which is ideal for practices seeking to enter or broaden their participation in public sector healthcare initiatives. Given the focus on patient choice, practices with a strong emphasis on quality service provision are well-suited to compete and thrive within this framework.