Tender

Specialist Fertility Services for East & North Hertfordshire, Herts Valleys and West Essex CCGs

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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08 Sep 2020 at 14:00

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29 Aug 2020 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of Specialist Fertility Services aimed at patients registered with NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group, and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement, falling under health and social work services, is scheduled to conclude on 27th October 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2021 and run for a maximum of five years, potentially extendable by two additional years. The procurement method being employed is classified under the Light Touch Regime, and an indicative total contract value has been provided based on activity levels from the previous financial year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in fertility services, to expand their business within the NHS. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract allows for a maximum of five bidders, creating a competitive environment where qualified providers can demonstrate their expertise and secure a long-term service agreement. By engaging with this tender, businesses can enhance their service offerings and strengthen their foothold in the healthcare sector in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Fertility Services for East & North Hertfordshire, Herts Valleys and West Essex CCGs

Notice Description

NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG) as the Lead Commissioner, on behalf of NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) (collectively referred to as the Commissioners) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to Bid to deliver the Service(s), by responding to this opportunity as required and described within the published tender. The service will be available to all patients registered with NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG), NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG), or NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG). The service is being procured on an activity-based contract with maximum tariffs, further details of which may be found in the tender documentation. The contract value has been stated in this notice and is indicative based on 19/20 values and is subject to increase or decrease dependent upon activity; this value is also the service TOTAL, not indicative of one contract. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with a maximum of 5 successful Bidder(s) for a period of 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. Should an insufficient number of compliant bids be received, the Commissioner(s) reserve the right to re-advertise the tender, or if in the future it becomes apparent this number of contracts does not provide sufficient capacity then again, the Commissioner(s) reserve the right to re-advertise without re-engagement with whomever may then be a current Provider. Conditions where the Commissioner's may award without re-tendering are contained within the published tender documentation. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The current contract(s) for the Services will end on 30th April 2021 and as a result the successful Provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st May 2021. Deadline for receipt of ITT submissions from Bidders is 5pm 27th October 2020. Prospective Bidders must ensure they read all the documentation published within e-procurement portal (EU-Supply) for all the relevant detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdaa25b-e9b7-4ef2-80cf-57996f5cd2b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
8 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6JL
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

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