Social and other specific services – public contracts
Prior information notice - This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Oxfordshire County Council
County Hall
Oxford
OX1 1ND
UK
E-mail: ProcurementandContractManagement.Enquiries@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=193d478b-beb1-ec11-8113-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=193d478b-beb1-ec11-8113-005056b64545
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DAPL Reopening - Primary Care Services - i1429
Reference number: DN605483
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
OCC is inviting applications for its Dynamic Approved Provider List (DAPL) for Primary Care Services re-commencing in April 2022.
This process is an opportunity for providers to apply prior to the commencement date to enable provision of call-off contracts to be in place from the outset of the DAPL.
These services are split into 3 lots:
Lot 1 - NHS Health Check Programme
Lot 2 - Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Lot 3 - Drug Misuse Shared Care Services
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
NHS Health Check Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The NHS Health Check Programme is a nationwide intervention that aims to prevent the prevalence of CVD (heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease) and raise awareness of dementia both across the population and within high risk and vulnerable groups. This can be achieved by:
Promoting and improving the early identification and management of the Service User behavioural and physiological risk factors for CVD and the other conditions associated with these risk factors.
Supporting individuals to effectively manage and reduce behavioural risks and associated conditions through information, behavioural and evidence based clinical interventions.
Helping to reduce inequalities in the distribution and burden of behavioural risks, related conditions, and multiple morbidities.
The aim is to deliver the Service locally to Service Users on behalf of the Council. The Service Provider will achieve this by delivering the Service in line with the Service Pathway.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the Service is to provide IUCD and Subcutaneous Implants fittings and removal to women of all ages within community settings (outside of specialist SRH services) for contraceptive indications only, including a fitting service for post-coital contraception as a method of emergency contraception.
Service objectives include:
Promoting LARC as an effective non-user dependent method of contraception.
Increasing the access, uptake and on-going use of LARC across all groups, thereby contributing to reducing unintended conceptions, including in teenagers, and to a decrease in abortion rates.
Reduce inequalities in access, by making the Services available in as many local venues as possible - with the aim of reducing travelling distances and waiting times.
Providing emergency IUD fittings service as a method of emergency contraception in order to reduce unintended conceptions.
Assessing a Service Users risk of STIs, including HIV and the need for STI testing or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provision, with access and or referral to STI testing services where appropriate. This includes, when appropriate as opportunistic health promotion for non-contraceptive purposes, and for all 15-24-year olds receiving this service for contraceptive purposes, signposting to age appropriate STI testing.
Providing sexual health information and advice in order to develop increased knowledge, especially in high-need communities.
Ensuring that Services are acceptable and accessible to all Service Users disproportionately affected by unwanted pregnancy and sexual ill health.
Signposting to other services and Making Every Contact Count (MECC).
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Drug Misuse Shared Care Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The principle aim of the Service in the clinical context is to provide a treatment service for opioid dependent people that will:
Reduce drug-related harm and potential for overdose and death
Keep people engaged in services
Support sustained maintenance of a drug-free lifestyle
Prevention of transmission of blood borne viruses associated with drug use
Prepare people to move towards abstinence and recovery from the use of illicit opioid substances
Assist people to remain healthy (physically and mentally)
Respond to the changing epidemiology of drug use
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
31/03/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Oxfordshire County Council
Oxford
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/04/2022