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Assisted Conception

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, concluded by the NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, pertains to the award of a contract for "Assisted Conception" services, falling under the community health services category. The procurement method employed was a limited direct award, falling outside the usual directive scope. The contract was awarded to Wessex Fertility Limited and will operate from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, with services delivered across the UKJ3 region. The procurement decision, sanctioned on 30 May 2025, highlights a focus on delivering high-quality, value-for-money assisted conception services in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, primarily for healthcare providers specialising in assisted conception. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in high-quality, patient-focused fertility services, would be well-positioned to tap into this sector. Offering specialised services that adhere to clinical guidelines and patient feedback is a critical differentiator. Successful engagements depend on delivering effective, safe, and patient-sensitive services, potentially leading to longer-term collaborations with public sector healthcare commissioners.

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Notice Title

Assisted Conception

Notice Description

The service will provide high quality, value for money assisted conception services in accordance with good clinical and industry practice. This starts from referral to the service with clinical triage and assessment, and any diagnostics required in line with diagnostic protocols.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide high quality, value for money assisted conception services in accordance with good clinical and industry practice. This starts from referral to the service with clinical triage and assessment, and any diagnostics required in line with diagnostic protocols. Specific objectives of this service are to: *Provide specialist Assisted Conception services that are accessible, appropriate, effective and safe representing a high-quality service for patients and value for money to the commissioner. *Provide a personal service sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of patients. *Deliver a high-quality specialist Assisted Conception services in line with the NICE care pathway and access criteria produced by local Commissioners. *Work with local Commissioners to constantly drive to achieve service excellence guided by emerging clinical guidance and patient feedback. This contract award has been made following direct award process B. This is a zero-baseline contract, the actual value is dependent upon patient choice, therefore, the overall value will vary depending on patient activity over the contract period. The core price for patients registered with a Farnham GP Practice is PS3,644.76. The core price for patients not registered with a Farnham GP Practice is PS3,813.66 Local Prices: ICSI Supplement - PS562.97 IUI with partner sperm (For patients registered with a GP Practice in Farnham only) - PS811.11 Frozen embryo transfer - To include the costs of all treatments/processes associated with a frozen embryo transfer PS1,463.75 IVF using donor egg supplement (additional to IVF price) - PS3,040.08 IVF using donor sperm supplement (additional to IVF price) - PS506.67 Abandoned treatment post initial consultation - PS170.98 Abandoned cycle prior to oocyte recovery, stimulation medication not commenced - PS562.97 Abandoned cycle prior to oocyte recovery, scans and stimulation medication completed - PS1,711.86 Abandoned cycle post oocyte recovery no embryo transfer - PS3,152.67 Surgical Sperm Retrieval - PS945.59 The services will be provided from 1st of June 2025 to the 31st of May 2026. This is an existing service and provider. Additional information: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.' The decision was approved by the following ICB board/committee: HIOW Spending Control Group - 30th of May 2025 No Conflicts of Interest were declared by those individuals making the decision.

Procurement Information

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031614-2025
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

85323000 - Community 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
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months 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 HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
icbteam@soeprocurement.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX FERTILITY

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