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Provision of Fertility Consultant

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Jun 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Fertility Consultant" is spearheaded by Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls within the hospital and related services industry category, specifically focusing on secondary fertility services at Halton Hospital, Runcorn in the UKD region. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the standstill period marking the intention to award the contract. Business representations must be submitted by 3 July 2025. The procurement method is limited and does not involve prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award decisions are made by Laura James and Neil Gregory, ensuring no conflicts of interest.

This tender offers distinct growth opportunities for healthcare providers specializing in fertility services. With a focus on outpatient and follow-up attendance, screening tests, and semen analysis, it is well-suited for businesses that have expertise in managing complex fertility-related cases. The contract entails one 4-hour clinic session each Tuesday, creating a consistent engagement for service providers able to offer quality hospital services. Businesses equipped with specialised teams like diabetologists, cardiac specialists, and obstetricians for complex patient management can particularly benefit from this procurement opportunity, catering to intricate healthcare needs and enhancing their service portfolio within the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fertility Consultant

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award) Provision of a Fertility Consultant for secondary fertility services at our Halton Site 1 x 4 hour clinic session each Tuesday morning 08:30:12:30 - 8 patients per clinic

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Fertility Consultant for secondary fertility services at our Halton Site 1 x 4 hour clinic session each Tuesday morning 08:30:12:30 - 8 patients per clinic Secondary Fertility Consultant duties * Out-patient first attendance (OPFA) * Out-patient follow-up attendance (OPFU) * Screening tests (chlamydia/rubella) * Semen analysis - will be referred to andrology laboratory at HFC. * Management of complex patients. However complex management decisions will take place in WHH with specialist teams eg) diabetologists/cardiac specialists/obstetricians etc. WHH will provide * Any bloods that are required on attendance at these secondary fertility clinics and will be taken in the WHH outpatient phlebotomy service. * If an ultrasound or hycosy is required the fertility consultant will order via WHH EPR system. The ultrasound or hycosy will be performed by WHH radiography team.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 3 July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034312-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 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
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
whh.contracts.performance@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL WOMENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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