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16 Mar 2026 at 18:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board has reached the award stage of a tender process for providing specialist fertility services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, named "Bourn Hall Limited 2026-2027", focuses on in vitro fertilisation services for the Norfolk and Waveney ICB region. A standstill period began after the notice publication on 16th March 2026, allowing for provider representations until 26th March 2026. Although the contract has not yet been formally awarded, it aims to continue services until 31st March 2027, with the option to extend to March 2028. Bourn Hall Ltd, based in Cambridge, has been recognised for excelling in quality, innovation, value, collaboration, and social value, and has been chosen as the supplier with an estimated contract value of £1,487,600.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in healthcare and fertility services. It targets firms that specialise in high-quality, innovative fertility treatment solutions with a proven track record in patient safety, satisfaction, and effective collaboration with partners. The procurement process, conducted under a limited award method without prior call for competition, is ideal for businesses that have previously established a high standard of service delivery in similar domains. Companies able to satisfy strict evaluation criteria in patient care, offering value for money and fostering healthcare innovations, are well-positioned to pursue such opportunities. Furthermore, providers experienced in expanding healthcare access and reducing inequalities will find beneficial avenues for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Bourn Hall Limited 2026-2027

Notice Description

Level 3 Specialist Fertility Services This service provides Specialist Fertility treatment for patients of Norfolk and Waveney ICB area. Continuation of services to 31st March 2027 with option to extend to 31st March 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- Level 3 Specialist Fertility Services This service provides Specialist Fertility treatment for patients of Norfolk and Waveney ICB area. Continuation of services to 31st March 2027 with option to extend to 31st March 2028. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board intend to award the contract named within this notice under the Direct Award C process which is outlined within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The provider named in this notice is an existing provider and has been reviewed through a key criteria assessment to ensure the awarding body is satisfied with current performance and reasonably expects the provider to be able to satisfy the contract which is the subject of this notice. The approximate lifetime value of the contract including the extension option period will be PS1,487,600.

Options: The contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

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 Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 26th March 2026. 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-066b9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023774-2026
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
Large

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
£1,487,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 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 NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bourn Hall Limited

Further Information

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