Pipeline Framework: Termination of Pregnancy Service for SW London

A pipeline has been launched for Termination of Pregnancy Service for SW LondonThe contract start Date is 01 April 2018. Approach to market date is 26 October 2017.NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is finalising its decision, with neighbouring CCGs, in regards to the future provision of Termination of Pregnancy Services (ToPS) and is undertaking market engagement in order to seek the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in helping to deliver the services as it finalises plans to establish new contracts. It is intended that a new Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework is established in order to optimise system capacity and patient choice with the framework intending to be accessible by patients across:Wandsworth CCG;Merton CCG;Kingston CCG;Richmond CCG; andSutton CCG.The CCGs have a current intention to participate as commissioners to establish the new AQP framework, although this will be subject to their final decision making ahead of any potential procurement process. Interested providers are invited to complete the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ), having regard to the draft Service SpecificationThis 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 Shared Business Services, Chandlers Court33-35 Broadway, Salford M50 2UW. Email: ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net (Ekkehard Kugler)