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TenderUpdate

08 May 2025 at 12:41

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, concerns the provision of Assisted Conception Services, specifically in vitro fertilisation services. This contract has been formalised under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a focus on quality, access, and value. The total approximate lifetime value of this direct award contract, following Process C, is £1,228,079.25. Services will commence on 1 April 2025 and are scheduled to continue until 31 March 2028, with a possible extension until 31 March 2030. The contract has been awarded to Complete Fertility Limited, located in Southampton, and will be delivered in the region of UKK2.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and fertility services. Companies with a focus on high-quality service delivery, integrated practices, and social value integration stand to benefit substantially from participation in similar tender processes. The direct award nature of this procurement suggests potential advantages for businesses with existing relationships with public health buyers, as well as those adept in navigating specific regulatory frameworks like the Provider Selection Regime. Supplier participation in such contracts can bolster business growth, industry reputation, and expertise in delivering specialised healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Assisted Conception Services

Notice Description

The services to be provided under this contract are assisted conception services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,228,079.25. The services are to be provided from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2028, with an additional extension option from 01 April 2028 until 31 March 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided under this contract are assisted conception services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,228,079.25. The services are to be provided from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2028, with an additional extension option from 01 April 2028 until 31 March 2030.

Procurement Information

Awarded under direct award C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019691-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£1,228,079 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20251 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 Dorset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Postcode Area
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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Complete Fertility Limited

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