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BNSSG_193_2024-2026_BCRM_A- Fertility Bristol Ltd

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Nov 2024 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) services, awarding a contract to Fertility Bristol Ltd, trading as the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). This process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and bypasses the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, an activity-based agreement with a potential extension, runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication, with a primary focus on patient choice as the award criterion. The services provided are based in Bristol (UKK1 region) and encompass a range of fertility treatments including IVF, ICSI, and cryopreservation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those with expertise in fertility treatments. Companies with a strong background in IVF services, donor insemination, and related reproductive health services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The direct award process highlights the relevance of having specific service capabilities and meeting stringent regulatory criteria, positioning specialised SMEs in this sector to leverage their expertise and expand their service offerings through partnerships with NHS entities.

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Notice Title

BNSSG_193_2024-2026_BCRM_A- Fertility Bristol Ltd

Notice Description

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialities * Fertility services including IVF and ICSI The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to Fertility Bristol Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This notice has been issued by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialities * HFEA Licensed IVF/ICSI services The services will include, where appropriate; * IVF fresh and FET package* * ICSI fresh and FET package* * IUI - full treatment * IUI (Donor insemination) * Donor eggs IVF cycle. * Donor eggs ICSI cycle * Donor sperm * Cryopreservation * Sperm testing (to established health of sperm ahead of fertility referral, not post vasectomy testing) The award has been made following Direct Award Process B.. This is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed value. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to Fertility Bristol Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This notice has been issued by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2026 with provision for extension included

Options: The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2026 with provision for extension included

Procurement Information

The procurement has been conducted in line with Right to Choose requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037097-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111310 - In vitro fertilisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bnssg.acutecontracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERTILITY BRISTOL LTD T/A BCRM- BRISTOL CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

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