NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has partnered with MSI Reproductive Choices to secure a 10-year lease for Woodfarm Health Centre and Chess Medical Centre.

Both sites equal 350sq m of previously-vacant and underused space, which are now fully operational.

The sites were retained by NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (ICB), with Woodfarm being unoccupied for nearly two years.

Following a competitive bidding process, MSI Reproductive Choices has been commissioned by the ICB to deliver essential reproductive services to Oxfordshire.

The organisation opened its first clinic in central London in 1976 and has grown into one of the world’s largest providers of contraception and safe abortion services.

MSI Reproductive Choices is investing approximately £500,000 to refurbish Woodfarm Health Centre, with NHSPS also being involved in delivering some of the improvements.

These include implementing net carbon zero sustainability measures by installing new roof-mounted solar panels.

The solar PV system delivered by NHSPS is designed to optimise the building’s estimated energy consumption, with estimated yearly savings of 6,160 kWph, using a parameter of 1.83kW per year – equivalent to charging a smartphone once a day 3,366 times, or the same impact of planting 55 trees per year.

Plus, given MSI’s wider requirements in the region, the organisation has also agreed to acquire space at the previously-vacant first floor of Chess Medical Centre.

MSI will be running a service from three clinical rooms, alongside reactivating a reception area and waiting room.

Kirsty Goddard, head of operations at MSI Reproductive Choices UK, said: “We’re pleased to be providing vital sexual and reproductive healthcare in Oxfordshire.

“These sites have enabled us to expand access to abortion and contraception services in the area – ensuring people can make an informed choice about their body and future.”

David Lloyd, senior estates manager, added: “We’re truly proud to announce this partnership.

“MSI has been a pleasure to work with throughout this transaction and mobilisation.

“It not only optimises the use of available spaces in the facilities, but also aligns with our commitment to deliver excellent patient care.

“By securing these leases, we’re supporting MSI’s valuable work while ensuring that our sites are utilised to their fullest potential.”