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Non Scalpel Vasectomy Service for North East and North Cumbria

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board · NHS and health

In brief

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced plans to buy healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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: [phone number removed] 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.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
County Durham What this lot covers 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.	Healthcare services	—
South Tyneside What this lot covers 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.	Healthcare services	—
Nerwcastle What this lot covers 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.	Healthcare services	—
North Tyneside What this lot covers 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.	Healthcare services	—
Sunderland What this lot covers 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.	Healthcare services	—
Gateshead What this lot covers 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.	Healthcare services	—
North Cumbria What this lot covers 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.	Healthcare services	—

Timeline

9 January 2026Prior information notice · notice 001863-2026

About the buyer

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care BoardLast 12 months

Procurements

453

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for healthcare

Thorntree Surgery49 contracts
Central Durham GP Providers Limited2 contracts
Chester Le Street Health Limited2 contracts
Derwentside Healthcare Limited2 contracts
Durham Dales Health Federation2 contracts

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From notice 001863-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.