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Provision of Assisted Conception Services

Gloucestershire Health Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Nov 2020 at 16:20

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Tender

17 Dec 2019 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Assisted Conception Services," aimed at enhancing the quality of fertility services available in the South West region of England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2023. The successful providers will operate under the NHS Standard Contract and must demonstrate their qualifications to join the list of approved providers. The deadline for submitting qualification questionnaires was 5pm on 29 January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in fertility treatment and assisted reproduction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality, licensed assisted conception services are encouraged to apply, as the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) model allows for new entrants to the market. Providers that successfully engage can expect to contribute to addressing the growing demand for fertility services in the UK, catering to couples facing infertility challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Assisted Conception Services

Notice Description

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking providers for the delivery of high quality Assisted Conception Services. It is estimated that infertility affects 1 in 7 heterosexual couples in the UK. Since the original NICE guideline on fertility published in 2004 there has been a small increase in the prevalence of fertility problems, and a greater proportion of people now seeking help for such problems. The purpose of the Assisted Conception Service is to provide a range of appropriate assisted conception services for couples who meet the eligibility criteria. Aims and objectives of the service: - To help couples suffering from subfertility or confirmed infertility who meet the criteria to access licensed treatment to achieve a successful pregnancy - To offer licensed assisted conception treatment for patients suffering from subfertility or confirmed infertility who meet the criteria to access treatment. - To offer storage of gametes or embryos for patients who are on the NHS funded pathway or will be at risk of requiring Assisted Conception treatment in the future (e.g. patients receiving cancer treatment likely to impact on their future fertility). - To provide a quality, safe, cost effective Assisted Conception Service ensuring that the risk of infection and other complications such as OHSS and multiple pregnancy to service users is minimised. - To provide a personal service sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of service users. - To ensure effective communications between service users and the service providers. - To ensure effective communication between commissioners and the service providers. - To ensure effective communication between secondary care and service providers. - To develop and implement a data collection and monitoring processes which provides fertility services intelligence to support the future commissioning of fertility services. Providers will be required to operate under the terms of the NHS Standard Contract and will be paid according to the prices as stated in the service specification document. Providers will be eligible to join a list of qualified providers subject to demonstrating competency against the authority's specified criteria. This AQP procurement is open to existing providers and new entrants to the market, subject to assessment. It should be noted that under the Any Qualified Provider model that there will be no guarantee of activity volume or payments in the contracts awarded. Organisations will be asked to complete and return a qualification questionnaire. Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 5pm, Wednesday 29 January 2020. How to apply - If you are interested in providing this service you should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal at the address shown below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg Please note that all communication should be made via the InTend portal (above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7128a45f-2ab5-4f21-8d68-93f855df4e4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea57b61-7343-4c84-98cd-7939fdc0ed10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Any Qualified Provider
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire Health Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4FE
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Care Fertility (Bath)

Create Health Ltd

London Women's Clinic (Wales) Ltd

OXFORD FERTILITY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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