Women's Health Hub for Berkshire West (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire)
Thames Valley Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
24 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
NHS Thames Valley (the Commissioner) is publishing this notice to inform the market of its intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process for the award of a contract for a Women's Health Hub for Berkshire West (Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire). The service will provide a women's health service that is accessible (out of hospital) with shorter waits and high-quality evidence-based care for women in Berkshire West.
The Commissioner has a strong preference for providers that can demonstrate existing relationships with primary care, community services in West Berkshire and RBFT. Providers who believe they are capable of delivering this service are invited to express their interest within 14 days of publication of this notice.
The Commissioner will not begin identifying or assessing potential providers until after this period, in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime The contract duration is 30-months, and the anticipated service commencement date is October 2026. The contract value is £2,523,262 excluding VAT This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
Additional details
NHS Thames Valley (the Commissioner) is publishing this notice to inform the market of its intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process for the award of a contract for a Women's Health Hub in West Berkshire transitioning to a Women's Integrated Neighbourhood Service (WINS) model. The service will provide a women's health service that is accessible (out of hospital) with shorter waits and high-quality evidence-based care for women in Berkshire West.
Initially it will provide treatment for menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic floor health. Pessary and IUS fitting will also be available as required as part of a management option.
The service will be delivered from a number of sites within the Berkshire West Locality. RBFT will support the service in terms of clinical governance, involvement in MDTs and the provision of ultrasound.
The model includes proactive outreach to underserved and marginalised populations to address health inequalities. It will operate as an integrated intermediate model using a predominantly but not exclusively GP and nurse workforce, They will provide: • A service to the Berkshire West footprint. • Central triage and assessment working with RBFT. • Advice and guidance working with RBFT. • Community management of clinically appropriate lower complexity • Conditions. • Outreach to women in underserved communities and marginalised populations. • Onward escalation to secondary care where clinically required. • Integration with patients' GP record where possible.
The contract duration is 30-months, and the anticipated service commencement date is October 2026. The contract value is £2,523,262 excluding VAT TUPE is unlikely to apply to this procurement. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
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The NHS Thames Valley is looking for a provider to run a 30‑month, out‑of‑hospital women's health hub in Berkshire West, covering areas like menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic floor care. The service must be evidence‑based, integrate with primary care and provide outreach to underserved women, starting in October 2026.
Requirements
- Demonstrate existing relationships with primary care, community services in West Berkshire and RBFT
- Show capability to deliver out‑of‑hospital women's health services including menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic floor health, pessary and IUS fitting
- Provide an integrated intermediate model using primarily GP and nurse staff
- Offer proactive outreach to underserved and marginalised women
- Integrate patient information with GP records where possible
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver a women's health service across the Berkshire West footprint, operating out of community sites
- Provide central triage and assessment in partnership with RBFT
- Offer clinical advice and guidance together with RBFT
- Manage lower‑complexity conditions in the community (menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic floor health, pessary and IUS fitting)
- Conduct outreach activities to reach underserved and marginalised populations
- Escalate patients to secondary care when clinically required
- Integrate patient records with GP systems where feasible
How to Read This Tender
- 1Read the “Most Suitable Provider (MSP)” section to understand the selection regime – you won’t be scored on price until after the expression of interest stage
- 2Look for any mandatory qualifications or certifications – if none are listed, you still need to prove capability in the areas the commissioner highlights (e.g., existing relationships with RBFT)
- 3Pay attention to the service scope (menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic floor, pessary/IUS) – your bid must show you can deliver each component
- 4Check the timeline: 14‑day expression of interest, 30‑month contract starting Oct 2026 – plan your resources accordingly
- 5Note the TUPE comment – staff transfer is unlikely, so you’ll need to recruit or allocate staff yourself
Tips for Small Businesses
- Highlight any local partnerships you already have with GP practices or community services – the commissioner prefers existing relationships, which can give you an edge
- Consider teaming up with a specialist provider for ultrasound or MDT support to meet the RBFT collaboration requirement without having to build that capability in-house
- Emphasise your outreach plan for underserved groups – small firms can showcase innovative community‑engagement approaches that larger bidders may overlook
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Thames Valley Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
24 August 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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