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Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB

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27 Jun 2025 at 10:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB" contract has concluded, with a confirmation of the award to HERTS and ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE LIMITED. This contract falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically outside the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. NHS North Central London ICB spearheaded this process, which pertains to the provision of in vitro fertilisation services. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, bypassing the call for competition, due to its regulation under the Provider Selection Regime. This contract was officially signed on 2nd June 2025, for delivery in the UKH2 region.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those dealing with fertility treatments. The nature of the contract as a spot purchase allows service providers to potentially establish long-term collaborations with NHS bodies. Small to medium enterprises in the health sector, similar to HERTS and ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to participate in such tenders given the right credentials and service quality. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their portfolios by providing essential health services within the regulatory framework of the Provider Selection Regime.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB

Notice Description

Fertility Spot Purchase

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fertility Treatment where patients has a choice of providers.
A new service with an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award - Process B 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 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035683-2025
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
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB
Contact Name
NCL Population Health Contracts
Contact Email
nclicb.nclcontractqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTS AND ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE

Further Information

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