Provision of Termination of Pregnancy Services for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

About

Attain awarded a contract to MSI Reproductive Choices for Termination of Pregnancy Services (TOPs) on behalf of NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (NHS MSE ICB).

The contract term is 60 months, from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months by mutual agreement.

The aggregate contract value is £16,614,090.50 including extensions, or £11,867,207.50 excluding extensions, based on an annual activity spend of £2,373,441.50 in 2021/22.

Services operate under a tariff and are paid upon provision, with no guaranteed activity levels.

Key objectives include providing high-quality, impartial support and advice to all women and children requesting a termination regardless of age, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, religious or personal circumstances; ensuring access to termination as early as possible; offering clinically appropriate methods based on gestation and clinical circumstances; improving sexual health through screening and treatment for STIs and HIV; and providing information and advice on contraception and supply of reversible contraceptive methods.