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Specialist Fertility Services to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 May 2025 at 11:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for specialist fertility services, with the contract awarded to Bath Fertility Centre Limited. This procurement is categorised under the health services industry, specifically focusing on in vitro fertilisation services for the UKK12 region, which includes Bath. The contract is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and not by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following a direct award procedure without prior competitive tendering. The decision to award was approved on 1st May 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2024 and lasting until 31st March 2027. The procurement utilised a limited method due to its specific regulatory framework, with the awarded contract being of minimal monetary value.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and fertility services, particularly those capable of offering niche, high-quality fertility treatments and solutions. SMEs with expertise in procedures such as IVF, IUI, and other assisted reproductive technologies are well-suited to explore similar procurement opportunities. Engaging with contracts of this nature allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with NHS entities, providing a stable foundation for financial and operational growth. The involvement of Bath Fertility Centre Limited, an SME, demonstrates that smaller entities can successfully compete and secure contracts in specialised health services, potentially inspiring other SMEs to pursue opportunities under the PSR framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Fertility Services to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

Provision of specialist fertility services including storage of sperm samples by Care Fertility Bath Limited

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board have awarded a contract for the provision of existing specialist fertility services including storage of sperm samples by the existing provider Care Fertility Bath Limited including: * ovarian stimulation; * oocyte collection; * sperm retrieval (if necessary) * sperm preparation; * in vitro fertilisation (IVF) * intrauterine insemination (IUI) * donor insemination * intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) * gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) * zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) * pronucleate stage tubal transfer (PROST) * cryopreservation A contract has been awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Contract start date: 1 April 2024 Duration: 3 years (Expiry Date: 31 March 2027) Lifetime value of the contract: PS0.01 This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0510bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020419-2025
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
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bswicb.procurementadvice@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 1GG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATH FERTILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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