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Assisted Conception

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, pertains to the "Assisted Conception" project within the community health services industry category. This process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, focusing on delivering high-quality, cost-effective assisted conception services. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, resulting in an active contract awarded to Oxford Fertility Limited with a value of £4,277. The contract, reviewed and approved by the HIOW Spending Control Group on 15th May 2026, commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to expire on 31st March 2027. The service is located in the region coded UKJ3.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with capabilities in assisted conception. Although the procurement process employed a direct award method, thus limiting new competition, it underscores the demand for high-quality, specialist health services that conform to established clinical guidelines. Companies that operate within the healthcare sector and focus on fertility and assisted conception services are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. This contract could serve as a benchmark for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public health sector by demonstrating value for money and adherence to industry standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assisted Conception

Notice Description

The service will provide high quality, value for money assisted conception services in accordance with good clinical and industry practice. This starts from referral to the service with clinical triage and assessment, and any diagnostics required in line with diagnostic protocols.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide high quality, value for money assisted conception services in accordance with good clinical and industry practice. This starts from referral to the service with clinical triage and assessment, and any diagnostics required in line with diagnostic protocols. Specific objectives of this service are to: Provide specialist Assisted Conception services that are accessible, appropriate, effective, and safe representing a high-quality service for patients and value for money to the commissioner. Provide a personal service sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of patients. Deliver a high-quality specialist Assisted Conception services in line with the NICE care pathway and access criteria produced by local Commissioners; and Work with local Commissioners to constantly drive to achieve service excellence guided by emerging clinical guidance and patient feedback. This award has been made following direct award process B. The Expected Annual Contract Value (EACV) is PS4,277 The contract commences on the 1st of June 2026 and expires on the 31st of March 2027. This is an existing service and existing provider.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060122-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,277 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD FERTILITY

Further Information

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