Pipeline Framework:

A pipeline has been launched for Greater Huddersfield & North Kirklees CCGs Termination of Pregnancy ServiceThe contract start Date is 01 November 2019. Approach to market date is 01 July 2019NHS Greater Huddersfield & North Kirklees CCGs are seeking to procure a Termination of Pregnancy Service for the population of Kirklees for 3 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, using the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) route. Any provider who can demonstrate they are compliant and competent against the specified criteria in the tender documents will be eligible to apply for this AQP contract.The aim of this service is to ensure a safe, high quality termination of pregnancy service is available for the residents of Kirklees. The objectives of the new service are to provide a systematic and integrated service that will be equitable across Kirklees which will:1. Reduce subsequent unintended pregnancies amongst service users through strong links to core contraception services in the district and emphasis on contraception at all stages of the pathway.2. Reduce the numbers of repeat termination of pregnancies among service users.3. Ensure a higher standard of clinical treatment and improved outcomes, through more effective and speedier interventions.4. Provide easy access to assessment and follow up procedures carried out by appropriately qualified and trained healthcare professionals.5. Enable current national guidance and best practice to be implemented and adhered to.6. Ensure/ maintain locally agreed pathways.For service users, this will mean timely assessments and interventions will take place for terminations and there will be local provision available within Kirklees. Days/ Hours of Operation:The service will operate seven days a week.All service users will have access to 24 hour telephone advice.High ethical standards, a duty of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities are mandatory, alongside being able to demonstrate GDPR and DPIA compliance.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: Greater Huddersfield & North Kirklees CCGs Termination of Pregnancy Service, 4th Floor, Empire House, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury WF128DJ. Telephone: 01422 307430. Email: Benjamin.Pursey@greaterhuddersfieldccg.nhs.uk (Ben Pursey)