Tender

Assisted Conception for NHS Trafford CCG

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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29 Apr 2019 at 14:41

Tender Notice
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26 Apr 2019 at 09:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking bids for an Assisted Conception Service, aiming to enhance capacity across Greater Manchester. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 23rd May 2019. This service falls under the health services category and is intended to run from February 2020 to January 2023, with the possibility of a three-year extension. The total indicative budget for the full potential contract period is approximately £4,265,000, although this may vary due to policy updates and activity levels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in reproductive health and fertility services, particularly those that are responsive to the personal and emotional needs of patients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on providing a quality, safe, and personalised service. Engaging in this tender could lead to a long-term partnership with the NHS and an expansion of services offered, aligning with the increasing need for effective fertility solutions within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assisted Conception for NHS Trafford CCG

Notice Description

NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in their capacity as Lead Commissioner on behalf of NHS Bolton CCG, NHS Bury CCG, NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG, NHS Oldham CCG, NHS Salford CCG; NHS Stockport CCG and NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG, are seeking bids to secure additional capacity for the Provision of an Assisted Conception Service ("the Service"). The philosophy underpinning this Service is that patients are able to access a service that offers: * Additional patient choice; * A quality, safe, cost effective tertiary fertility service; * Provides a personal service that is sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of service users; * Ensures effective communications between service users, service providers and commissioners; * Ensures that service users/their families and carers/representatives are involved in service review, evaluation and development; * Understands and continuously and demonstrably improves the experience of care (service users and carers/representatives). Ensures that staff act on feedback and are responsive to the needs and opinions of service users; * Develops and implements a data collection and monitoring processes which provides fertility services intelligence to support the future commissioning of fertility services across Greater Manchester. The CCG wishes to commission 3 Providers and the contracts for this service will be awarded on a zero value contract basis, i.e. no upfront investment by the Contracting Authority is available and there will be no guaranteed minimum activity or funding levels. The contracts will run from February 2020 to January 2023 with an option to extend for 3 years. There is an indicative budget of PS4,265,000 for the full potential 6 year contract period. This may be subject to variation due to the following factors; * policy updates at each CCG which revise the number of CCG funded cycles; * option for the remaining Greater Manchester CCGs (NHS Wigan Borough CCG and Manchester Health and Care Commissioning) to become part of the participating group of CCGs; * increased activity levels as a result of any updates to the agreement for the supply of acute services between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the participating CCGs. The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Service is being run as a bespoke, single-stage application process akin to the Open Procedure. NHS Trafford CCG does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 services. Interested Bidders should register on https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com and look for tender reference number 35371. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by the closing date of 12 noon on 23rd May 2019. For any technical support in submitting your ITT please contact the e-Tendering Help-desk on 0800 840 2050

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecf3675-006e-40d1-930c-7403c36bd1f8
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2026 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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

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