Single Point of Access (SPOA) - Termination of Pregnancy Services

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has issued an intention to award notice for the procurement of services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Single Point of Access (SPOA) in Termination of Pregnancy Services. The procurement process adhered to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the value of the contract is £2,055. The contract term will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This procurement process uses a limited method, specifically a direct award without a prior call for competition, and it falls outside the standard Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Based in Dorchester, the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board will be coordinating this service with performance and planning queries directed to their office by 23rd December 2025. This tender represents an opportunity for existing providers, and the British Pregnancy Advisory Service has been identified as the intended awardee, highlighting the potential for business continuity and expansion for established entities in the gynaecologic or obstetric services sector.

Businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in pregnancy termination support, would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts in the future. The procurement under the PSR allows for targeted selection, thereby fostering strategic growth for proficient suppliers capable of meeting specific and essential healthcare demands in the UK healthcare industry.