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PlanningHealth servicesCPV: 85100000

Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria

Sunderland
Published 9 Jan, 2026
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is conducting a planning stage procurement for a specialised health service titled "Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria." The industry category is health services (CPV 85100000), and it spans multiple locations, including County Durham, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, and North Cumbria. This is a planned procurement process currently at the stage of a Request for Information (RFI), intended to gather insights into market capabilities and interest.

Interested parties must submit their RFI responses by 12 noon on Friday, 23 January 2026, through the Atamis electronic tendering tool. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for healthcare providers that specialise in community health services, particularly those with expertise in men's health and post-operative care. The service aims to enhance local healthcare provisions by delivering high-quality, patient-focused vasectomy services with robust governance and best practice compliance.

Businesses with experience in providing holistic healthcare packages and those capable of ensuring seamless, continuous care between professionals stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity. Although this RFI is not part of the competitive tender process itself, positioning early interest can help businesses prepare for any upcoming contract notice in future procurement stages.

Notice Description

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements.

Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication.

Improve access and convenience for service users. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and as applicable. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process.

This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest. NENC ICB is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers.

Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NENC ICB, including EOI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you have already registered on the system (e.g. to access contracts with another Health Family organisation) then there is no need to re-register. If you have not already done so you should now register as a Supplier on the shared system by selecting the link above. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection.

If you find that you need any advice or support in registering please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm An Atamis Supplier guide can be accessed by clicking on the link above. Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026.

Lot Information7 Lots
1County Durham
Planned

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users.

2South Tyneside
Planned

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users.

3Nerwcastle
Planned

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users.

4North Tyneside
Planned

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users.

5Sunderland
Planned

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users.

6Gateshead
Planned

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users.

7North Cumbria
Planned

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Contracting Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service across the North East and North Cumbria. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users. The service will aim to Provide a quality local community vasectomy service. Provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. Provide a complete holistic patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. Ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. Improve access and convenience for service users.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

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Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NNE
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
SUNDERLAND
SR5 3XB
North East
England
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear

Awarded Supplier

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Not specifiedAwarded
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602d4

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