Award

Assisted Conception service for Dorset

NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2018 at 11:01

TenderAmendment

06 Jun 2018 at 16:14

TenderAmendment

06 Jun 2018 at 15:22

Tender

05 Jun 2018 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking expressions of interest for an Assisted Conception service to be provided in Dorset, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with an estimated value of £1,700,000. The tender period concludes on 3 July 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2022. This is a competitive procurement process conducted under the open procedure, aiming to address the increasing need for fertility services in the region.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in healthcare and fertility services, particularly those that provide In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). Organisations with experience in delivering licensed assisted conception treatments, along with the capacity to navigate the emotional and psychological dimensions of patient care, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, those interested in engaging with NHS services can leverage this requirement to expand their reach in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Assisted Conception service for Dorset

Notice Description

ASSISTED FERTILITY SERVICE NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide an Assisted Fertility service for Dorset. Infertility can be primary, in couples who have never conceived, or secondary, in couples who have previously conceived. It is estimated that infertility affects one in seven couples in the UK. 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 aim of the service is to provide Assisted Conception Services (encompassing In Vitro Fertilization(IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) for couples who meet the criteria set out in the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Fertility and Assisted Conception Policy. Aims and Objectives: * To help couples suffering from subfertility or confirmed infertility who meet the criteria to access licensed treatment to achieve a successful pregnancy. * To offer accessible 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, effective Assisted Conception Service ensuring that the risk of infection and other complications such as ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome and multiple pregnancy to service users is minimised. * To provide a personal service sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of service users. Including that patients will be offered counselling with a Specialist Fertility Counsellor in line with the HFEA Code of Practice. * To ensure effective communication between commissioners and the 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. Expressions of interest must be received no later than 12 midday 3 July 2018 via https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Providers who previously expressed an interest and participated in the earlier market engagement process MUST re-register their interest via https://procontract.due-north.com/Login A Provider briefing session for providers has been scheduled for 9:30am on Friday 6th July 2018. If you wish to attend please confirm when expressing an interest. There is a maximum of 2 attendees per provider. Further information This is a Competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance with a process based on the open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service to which Procurement relates falls within the Light Touch Regi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a65e4c5-5ede-451f-9ae8-e4e84276864d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af58e747-f3bf-42ea-9d6f-c152b9db6b36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
Sarah Hayward
Contact Email
sarah.hayward@dorsetccg.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7766778619

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TS
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BATH FERTILITY CENTRE

COMPLETE FERTILITY

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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