Health services

Tender description

NHS Islington CCG on behalf of NHS Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in North & Central London (NCL), intends to invite applications from suitably experienced, qualified and registered providers of Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPS). The TOPS "Any Qualified Provider (AQP)" NHS framework, to which successful applicant providers will be appointed, to offer a choice of service provision to patients registered with GPs within the NCL coverage area of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington CCG. The participating CCGs, through NHS Islington CCG will also invite bids to operate a Central Booking Service (CBS) as a supplementary lot to support a coordinated approach for patients accessing TOPS across NCL. The CBS Lot will be offered to one successful bidder. The estimated value for the TOPS is up to £16.4 million for the 6 years, CBS is estimated to be £25,000 per annum, further details will be in the contract notice when published. The establishment of a TOPS "Any Qualified Provider (AQP)" NHS framework, to which successful applicant providers will be appointed, to offer a choice of service provision to patients registered with GPs within the NCL coverage area of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington CCGs. Service commencement is expected from 1st April 2018 for a 3-year period, which may be extended by the commissioners for up to a further 3 years. The framework will also be subject to a rolling 12-18 month renewal window, aimed at enabling new providers to join the framework. The AQP Framework will offer providers fixed rate tariffs and a share of local activity as determined through patient choice, with no guaranteed levels of activity or income. Draft specification at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e35fbd-f230-470f-b756-df7dd8abfb90. The participating CCGs, through NEL Commissioning Support Unit, will also be inviting bids to operate a Central Booking Service (CBS) as a supplementary lot to support a coordinated approach for patients accessing TOPS across North and Central London. The CBS Lot will be offered to one successful bidder. The process to evaluate applications for the award of a contract for Lot 2 - CBS, will be determined through a competitive evaluation process. Draft specification at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e35fbd-f230-470f-b756-df7dd8abfb90.