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Framework Agreement to provide Fertility Services for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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06 Oct 2022 at 07:07

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20 Sep 2022 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking providers to express interest in delivering Fertility Services under a Framework Agreement. The procurement, being a Schedule 3 Service, aims to select 3 providers based on the highest scores in response to the Invitation to Tender process. The goal is to establish a multi-provider framework agreement for Specialist Fertility Services targeting subfertility treatment. The agreement period is 3 years, extendable up to 2 more years, with services operational from April 2023. The annual expenditure is estimated at £1,200,000. The tender deadline is October 20, 2022, and the contract period runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.

This procurement presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in providing assisted conception services aligned with Specialist Fertility Services for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB. Businesses with experience in health services, particularly in fertility treatment, would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure offers equal opportunities for qualified providers to engage with the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit in establishing a framework agreement. The contract value, although uncertain due to patient-driven activity, can create revenue streams for successful bidders seeking to support subfertility patients in achieving successful pregnancies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement to provide Fertility Services for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB

Notice Description

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering Fertility Services, by responding to this opportunity as required and described in the published tender documentation. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The purpose of the procurement is to set up a multi-provider Framework Agreement. The Commissioner is seeking to set up a framework agreement with 3 providers. The selection of these providers will be based on the 3 highest scoring providers in response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) process. The commissioner reserves the right to open future windows at their discretion if further capacity or choice is required. The purpose of the Specialist Fertility Services 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. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a period of 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years. The current contract(s) for the Services will end on 31st March 2023 and as a result the successful provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 01st April 2023. Based on the current contracts it is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have an annual expenditure of PS1,200,000.00 per annum. However, all providers awarded to the framework agreement will have zero value contracts; no activity or spend is guaranteed as activity is driven by patient choice. Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on EU-Supply. To access the documentation please visit EU-Supply on the link below and access project 58660 - Framework Agreement to provide Fertility Services for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a744e6-7cda-47ef-94b1-961702eff674
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health 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
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Craig Stephens
Contact Email
craig.stephens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2LJ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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