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Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB), focusing on the provision of fertility services under the title "Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB". Classified under the in vitro fertilisation services category (CPV: 85111310), the process pertains to services aimed at offering fertility treatment options in the UKH2 region. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract confirmed on 15 January 2026. The procurement method used was limited, involving a direct award as part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with no prior publication of a call for competition necessary due to the process falling outside the usual directive scope.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services sector, specifically those providing in vitro fertilisation services. The process is tailored for businesses that can meet the high standards expected by the NHS and have the capability to offer patient-centric fertility solutions. The awarded contract is with HERTS and ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE LIMITED, an SME based in Cheshunt, indicating that similar-sized companies with specialised fertility services and innovative solutions can successfully compete in this sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06069b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003476-2026
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
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 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
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

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