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Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB

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03 Mar 2026 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB" involves the NHS North Central London ICB as the buying organisation. This contract falls within the health industry category, specifically focusing on in vitro fertilisation services, and is located within the UKH2 region. The procurement is at the award stage with the contract having been signed on 14 January 2026. The procurement method is limited, allowing for a direct award procedure without prior publication of competition, as governed by the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 for this service.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in fertility services, particularly those within the UK health sector. The awarded contract is with HERTS and ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE LIMITED, making it suitable for SMEs or established service providers like fertility clinics that can deliver in vitro fertilisation services. There's potential for business growth in meeting patient choice criteria, as this contract spot purchase reflects demand and commitment in the sector. Businesses experienced in providing health services can leverage such contracts to build their portfolio and strengthen partnerships within the public sector health service provision.

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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-066185
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019218-2026
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
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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