Pipeline Framework: Vasectomy service

A pipeline has been launched for Vasectomy serviceThe contract start Date is 1.10.2017. Approach to market date is 10.3.2017.Commissioners within NHS Brighton and Hove CCG are considering commissioning a Community Vasectomy Service under a single provider contract. The current service currently provides for circa 230 procedures per annum.The proposed service would be commissioned to provide GPs with a community vasectomy service in Brighton and Hove. This service will offer patients and partners with advice, counselling and support prior to the procedure. It is proposed that this service is commissioned to include extended hours and weekend clinics. This service will deliver a safe, high quality service provided in a community setting with a choice of date and time of appointments, excellent outcomes and an improved patient experience. This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: NHS Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove BN3 4AH. Email: katie.chipping@nhs.net (Katie Chipping)