Planning

Semen Analysis for Oxfordshire and Berkshire West and Post Vasectomy Analysis for Oxfordshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

30 Jun 2023 at 14:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is planning a procurement process titled "Semen Analysis for Oxfordshire and Berkshire West and Post Vasectomy Analysis for Oxfordshire." This falls under the Health services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 28th July 2023.

This tender opportunity presents potential for businesses in the healthcare services sector interested in providing high-quality semen analysis services. Suitable businesses would include those capable of delivering male fertility diagnosis services in accordance with established care pathways. The initial contract term is expected to be 2 years from 1st October 2023, with a financial envelope of approximately £60,000 per annum. Interested parties can contact Mark Stanbrook at mstanbrook@nhs.net for further details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Semen Analysis for Oxfordshire and Berkshire West and Post Vasectomy Analysis for Oxfordshire

Notice Description

This is a PIN seeking expressions of interest in a potential tender for a Semen Analysis service in Berkshire West and Oxfordshire for NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB). Semen analysis to establish male fertility is a key component of the care pathway for couples who appear to be unable to start a family. Currently, GPs/managing clinicians are required to arrange for the male partner to undergo semen analysis before referring the female partner for gynaecological assessment. The nationally agreed care pathway for female and male infertility diagnosis, treatment, and management, including the place of semen analysis, is described in the following guidelines: NICE Clinical Guideline No 156 Fertility (2016) https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg156 In addition to the above service, semen analysis for Oxfordshire GP registered patients following complex vasectomy carried out in Secondary Care is not provided as part of the post- operative pathway and will therefore also form part of this service. Aims and objectives of service: To provide a high-quality semen analysis service essential to: * diagnose male infertility or sub-fertility. * ensure unnecessary or inappropriate treatment is not provided to the female partner. * plan an appropriate care pathway for the couple who are trying to conceive. * confirm sterility, post complex vasectomy carried out under GA undertaken in secondary care for Oxfordshire GP registered patients. Care Pathway * The local care pathway requires that semen analysis to assess for male fertility is undertaken prior to secondary care investigations for female fertility. * The provider must provide either an appointment-based or a 'walk in' service on a minimum of two weekdays each week within working hours for males who are required to produce fresh samples. The regular time/day availability of the service must be agreed with the ICB so that reliable information can be circulated. * The provider must provide a postal service for Post Vasectomy clients for samples at 4 months, if motile sperm are detected a repeat test will need to be undertaken after a further period of 4-8weeks. * Rarely, where travel time or other circumstances would prevent a patient from accessing the provider's laboratory within the one-hour time threshold, the provider should be able to provide a facility for on-site sample collection on their clinical premises. The initial contract term is expected to be for 2 years from 01/10/2023, with an optional extension of a further year. The financial envelope is circa PS60,000 per annum. This PIN is being published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the ICB. If you would like to express interest in potentially bidding for this service, please send an email to mstanbrook@nhs.net (cc'ing Caitlin.dyke@nhs.net) by the closing date. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7531632d-ea93-4012-99e0-e28865de90d7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Mark Stanbrook
Contact Email
mstanbrook@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 6LB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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