Tender

Any Qualified Provider Assisted Conception Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCGs

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

15 Dec 2017 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for "Any Qualified Provider Assisted Conception Services" for the NHS Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). This healthcare service falls under the open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 24th January 2017. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2018, and the duration is initially set for two years, extendable for up to an additional two years, with a maximum annual service value of £1.5 million. Services will be delivered in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers specialising in assisted conception and subfertility treatments. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant accreditation. The transparent tendering process offers an accessible entry point for providers looking to engage with NHS services, particularly those who can deliver high-quality, efficient care to couples in need of assisted conception services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Any Qualified Provider Assisted Conception Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCGs

Notice Description

NHS South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is commissioning Assisted Conception Services through an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process as the lead commissioner on behalf of North Somerset and Bristol Clinical Commissioning Groups as associate commissioners. Please note that the AQP process does not guarantee any business for accredited providers. Further information is provided in the Accreditation Documentation. The purpose of the Assisted Conception Service is to provide a range of appropriate assisted conception services for couples who meet the eligibility criteria. The service aims to treat subfertility. The objective of treatment for subfertility is to achieve a successful pregnancy quickly and safely with the least intervention required and the delivery of a healthy child. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. The anticipated contract start date will be 1st April 2017. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend by any number of further periods up to a maximum of 2 years. The maximum annual value of the service is PS1.5m per annum. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on in-tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to Selection & ITT questions directly within In-Tend and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. 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). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd160ce-3ca6-45d1-863d-5a959f67f454
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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