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Fertility Services in Cheshire West & Chester

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:27

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of fertility services in Cheshire West and Chester. This process aims to manage historic patients within the region under a direct award contract, which commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027 with an estimated value of £196,028. The procurement falls under the health services category, specifically targeting fertility services, and utilises a limited procurement method without prior publication. Key stakeholders include Sally Williams as the contact point and Care Fertility Group Ltd as the intended provider, operating within the UKD61 locality in Warrington. This update signals the standstill period as part of the Provider Selection Regime (2023), with representations by providers required within eight working days of the notice date, 17th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly fertility treatments, within the Cheshire West and Chester area. It is relevant for established providers already active in delivering high-quality fertility services and capable of managing cases on a cost-per-case basis. Businesses keen on expanding into the health sector can leverage this direct award to showcase their ability to improve access, reduce health inequalities, and offer innovative solutions. The procurement process emphasises value considerations by integrating collaboration and service sustainability while fostering quality and innovation. With the current supplier being Care Fertility Group Ltd, this direct award allows the incumbent provider to continue delivering services while new entrants in the fertility services market should engage during the standstill period for any concerns or additional representations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fertility Services in Cheshire West & Chester

Notice Description

Fertility services to manage historic patients in Cheshire West and Chester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Fertility Services. The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027 and has an estimated value of PS196,028, however activity is based on a cost per case basis.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066263
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023878-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,028 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Care Fertility Group

Further Information

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