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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 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NHS North Central London ICB, involves the contract award for in vitro fertilisation services via the Provider Selection Regime. This contract, officially signed on 25th February 2026, was negotiated directly with Herts and Essex Fertility Centre Limited, bypassing the usual call for competition. The process, classified under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, is focused on providing patient choice in fertility treatments. The services are to be offered in the UKH2 region under the classification of healthcare services, with this contract specifically excluding the application of Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process has reached its award stage, marking the completion of the tender initiated for these services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in fertility treatments. The direct award method favours existing service providers like Herts and Essex Fertility Centre Limited, suggesting potential business growth for similar entities willing to align with NHS standards or expand their presence. Small to medium enterprises in the healthcare industry could leverage this opportunity by positioning themselves as viable candidates for future contracts under similar regimes that prioritise patient choice and service quality. Such contracts are also conducive to fostering long-term partnerships with health authorities, benefiting businesses in strengthening their healthcare portfolios.

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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-066190
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019231-2026
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
25 Feb 20261 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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