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Assisted Conception

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 Jun 2026 at 09:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board has proceeded with the award of a contract for "Assisted Conception" services, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process, completed through a direct award method without a prior call for competition, pertains to community health services in the region 'UKJ3'. The status of this procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 15th May 2026. This contract, valued at £164,133 annually, will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, signifying the continuation of an existing service.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering healthcare services, particularly those specialising in assisted conception, to align with a major public health initiative. Companies like Wessex Fertility Limited, already recognised as suppliers, exemplify the types of SMEs suitable for such contracts. Enterprises capable of offering specialist services with an emphasis on high quality and efficiency would find this contract beneficial for their growth, given its alignment with NICE care pathways and local commissioning goals. The focus on personalised, safe, and effective service delivery presents opportunities for healthcare providers to contribute to patient-centric and innovative solutions in the assisted conception landscape.

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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.

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 PS164,133 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-06bdba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060146-2026
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
£164,133 £100K-£500K

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WESSEX FERTILITY

Further Information

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