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Create - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

NHS North Central London ICB, a body governed by public law, has awarded a contract for in vitro fertilisation services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender, entitled "Create - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB," was conducted through a direct award process without prior publication of competition. The procurement category is health services, specifically fertility services, with the main activity centred in the UK, specifically the London region. The contract was signed on 20th June 2025, with Create Fertility designated as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those offering innovative or cost-effective fertility solutions. Companies with a focus on IVF and related medical services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, can find opportunities in similar future tenders by keeping abreast of NHS procurement announcements and building relationships with healthcare commissioning bodies. The selection process's nature favours businesses that demonstrate capacity and quality in specialised medical services, setting a precedent for potential stakeholders looking to expand within this market segment.

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Notice Title

Create - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061758-2025
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
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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
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
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATE FERTILITY

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