- Country: United Kingdom
- Summary: North Northamptonshire Council is Seeking to Commission Local Pharmacies to Provide Free Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Ehc) Services as Part of a Broader Public Health Initiative under the Patient...
- GBT Ref No: 114915760
- Deadline: 31 Mar 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: GBP 20000
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: Expression of Interest for Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) Services
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- Description:
- North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission local pharmacies to provide free emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) services as part of a broader public health initiative under the Patient Group Direction (PGD). In addition pharmacies will also offer free condoms. and Chlamydia testing for young people under the age of 25.
The Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) service is integrated with the national Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS), allowing pharmacists to prescribe oral hormonal contraception for both new and repeat prescriptions. This service eliminates the need for clients to visit a General Practice (GP) or clinic, streamlining access to contraception.
Providers must adhere to national clinical guidelines and safeguarding policies, including the assessment of Fraser competence for young people. Key standards and guidelines include:
• FSRH Clinical Guideline: Emergency Contraception (March 2017, amended July 2023)
• FSRH Clinical Guideline: Contraceptive Choices for Young People (2019)
• FSRH Clinical Guideline: Barrier Methods for Contraception and STI Prevention (2015)
• NICE Guidance PH51: Contraceptive Services for Under 25s (2014)
• UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC)
By integrating these national frameworks with local priorities, the EHC service aims to address health inequalities and empower residents to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive healthbr... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINNorth Northamptonshire Council is Seeking to Commission Local Pharmacies to Provide Free Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Ehc) Services as Part of a Broader Public Health Initiative under the Patient... - Uk Tender
The NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL, a Government sector organization in United Kingdom, has announced a new tender for North Northamptonshire Council is Seeking to Commission Local Pharmacies to Provide Free Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Ehc) Services as Part of a Broader Public Health Initiative under the Patient.... This tender is published on UkTender under GBT Ref No: 114915760 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-03-31.
The estimated tender value is GBP 20000, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
