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Provision of a Semen Analysis Service

ATTAIN

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29 Dec 2023 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The East and North Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board awarded a contract for the Provision of a Semen Analysis Service to Herts and Essex Fertility Service. The contract, valued at £180,000 (excl. VAT), is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2026, with a possible extension. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold). The buying organisation, Attain, located in Welwyn Garden City, is overseeing this procurement process.

This tender opportunity for the Semen Analysis Service is suitable for businesses in the health services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this opportunity. The service will cater to patients within East and North Hertfordshire and West Essex regions. Businesses offering male fertility and post-vasectomy services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period provides stability and potential for further growth for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Semen Analysis Service

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to provide confirmation of the award of a contract to provide a Semen Analysis Service within East and North Hertfordshire and West Essex to its incumbent provider, Herts and Essex Fertility Service. The service has been in place since February 2017 and is due to end on 31st March 2024. The new contract will start on 1st April 2024 and will end on 31st March 2026 with the option to extend for a further year. The total cumulative value of the contract since it started is PS300k (excl. VAT and excluding the value of this new contract). The total value of the new contract is PS120,000 (excl. VAT), increasing to PS180,000 (excl. VAT) if the option to extend is enacted. The Semen Analysis service provides post vasectomy and male fertility semen analysis for patients who are registered with an GP within East and North Hertfordshire and West Essex. The total cumulative value of the service falls below the thresholds for advertisement against The Public Contract Regulations, therefore, the Regulations are not applicable. The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board will review the service provision whilst the new contract is in place to understand how best to deliver this service for our patients into the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e1a61-06a2-4a9a-a321-5f6253f75031
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
ATTAIN
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTS AND ESSEX FERTILITY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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