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Prior Information Notice

Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria

  • First published: 10 January 2026
  • Last modified: 10 January 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Authority ID:
AA82999
Publication date:
10 January 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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:

https://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.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

QHM

PEMBERTON HOUSE COLIMA AVENUE SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK

Sunderland

SR53XB

UK

E-mail: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net

NUTS: UKC23

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria

Reference number: NENC062

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short 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:

https://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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

County Durham

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

South Tyneside

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Nerwcastle

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

North Tyneside

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Sunderland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC23

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Gateshead

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

North Cumbria

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/07/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

09/01/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85100000 Health services Health and social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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