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Procurement for the Provision of Assisted Conception Services for Western Devon and Cornwall to NHS Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG

SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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16 Dec 2019 at 12:32

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16 Dec 2019 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is overseeing the procurement process for Assisted Conception Services specifically targeting the areas of Western Devon and Cornwall. This initiative, which was published on 16th December 2019, represents a significant opportunity with an initial contract period of three years, valued at £725,000 per annum, with potential extensions of up to an additional two years. The procurement is classified under health services and will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested providers have until 20th December 2019 to submit their bids as part of an open procurement method, allowing for competitive participation.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in assisted reproduction or fertility treatments. Companies providing innovative solutions in infertility treatment, gamete storage, counselling services, and comprehensive patient care would be well-suited to compete. With the focus on delivering a high-quality, safe, and client-sensitive service, there is significant room for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage and contribute to the success of this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the Provision of Assisted Conception Services for Western Devon and Cornwall to NHS Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG

Notice Description

NHS Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG are launching a process to commission Assisted Conception Services for Western Devon and Cornwall. This procurement consists of an initial 3 year contract at a value of PS725,000 per annum. An extension of an additional period of up to 2 years is available, also at a value of PS725,000 per annum. The purpose of the Assisted Conception Service is to provide a range of appropriate assisted conception services for couples who meet the eligibility criteria. The service aims to treat confirmed infertility. The objective of treatment is to achieve a successful pregnancy quickly and safely with the least intervention required. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Areas in scope of this procurement: * 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 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 Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (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. 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 service users and the service providers. * To ensure effective communication between commissioners and the service providers. * To ensure effective partnership working with the network of fertility service providers in the region, including providers of collaborative satellite care services. * To develop and implement data collection and monitoring processes which provide fertility services intelligence to support the future commissioning of fertility services. * To provide a diagnostic semen analysis service. * To procure and process gametes for licensed treatments. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc08ca1-94ed-4c78-8782-f97ba2eb0f7a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£3,625,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2020 - 4 Aug 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Drew Bromfield
Contact Email
drew.bromfield1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07827356997

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ2 7FF
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Shiphay
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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