Planning

Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Specialist Fertility Services

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

06 Mar 2020 at 10:06

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

06 Mar 2020 at 09:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a public procurement process for Specialist Fertility Services through a Prior Information Notice (PIN). This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with an estimated contract value exceeding £5 million. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2023. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a tender expected to be published following the required e-notification services. Interested parties are encouraged to create accounts on the procurement portal in advance of the tender's release.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in fertility treatments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. The openness of the procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, making it an excellent opportunity for organisations looking to expand their services within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Specialist Fertility Services

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of the Commissioner(s),NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG), NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG), wish to notify the market, in anticipation of a tender of Specialist Fertility Services for their registered populations. The estimated contract value is upwards of PS5m subject to contract length however, this cannot be guaranteed. The advert will be placed on e-notification services as required and subject to the UK's status with the European Union. The advert will also be on Arden & GEM CSUs' procurement portal which will be utilised for the tender and you are encouraged to ensure your organisation has an account ahead of time; please see the portal website at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The Commissioner anticipates the publish of a tender in early March 2020, utilising the Light Touch Regime(LTR) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6870d983-96e9-477f-9295-2e21d7c6269a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6NB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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