Planning

Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Dec 2018 at 08:35

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2018 at 15:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a procurement process titled "Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF)", classified under health and social work services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including an engagement end date set for 4th January 2019. The anticipated contract period runs from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022, with a potential extension of up to one year. Providers interested in participating are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest by noon on the deadline date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in assisted reproduction services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the NHS is seeking providers capable of meeting the comprehensive requirements outlined in the draft service specification. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to a valuable partnership with the NHS, enhancing business growth and service outreach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF)

Notice Description

NHS Merton and Wandsworth CCGs are seeking expressions of interest from providers to help inform its contracting approach for a potential future Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF). The CCG would welcome interested providers responding having read the Memorandum of Information and draft service specification. The contract is anticipated to run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022 with the option of 1 extension of up to 1 year. The annual value of the proposed level of activity per provider is up to PS239,763 The CCG will consider expressions of interest from any provider capable of delivering all the requirement. To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net by 12 noon on Friday 4th January 2019 with the email Subject Heading "Market Engagement Response - Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF) ". Additional information: To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net by 12 noon on Friday 4th January 2019 with the email Subject Heading "Market Engagement Response - Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF) ". Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement however responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner regarding the final specification of its requirements and approach to contracting issues and also whether it will be appropriate/necessary to run a competitive process for this Service. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d732d19d-4ff6-44c7-8a4d-b3a9ade305f3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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