--- title: "Specialist Fertility Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11583a6d-aa87-4bad-a998-e14012deea37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11583a6d-aa87-4bad-a998-e14012deea37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11583a6d-aa87-4bad-a998-e14012deea37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11583a6d-aa87-4bad-a998-e14012deea37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-09-13" --- # Specialist Fertility Services Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11583a6d-aa87-4bad-a998-e14012deea37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11583a6d-aa87-4bad-a998-e14012deea37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11583a6d-aa87-4bad-a998-e14012deea37.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking tenders for "Specialist Fertility Services" to be provided to the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups for Norfolk and Waveney. This procurement falls under the health services category and is classified as a social service under the "Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services" framework. The tender process is open, with a deadline for submissions set for 16 October 2019. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2020 and will run for an initial three years, with a possible two-year extension based on performance. Services will be delivered in the East of England region. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fertility treatment and health-related services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers who can adhere to specific clinical guidelines and offer innovative fertility solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process can enhance service offerings and expand market reach within the healthcare sector in the East of England. ## Notice This service provides Specialist Fertility treatment for the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups for Norfolk and Waveney. Services will be provided in line with the Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Policy Development Group Clinical Threshold Policy: Assisted Conception Commissioning Policy and with any relevant policy statements on Knowledge Anglia e.g. Cryopreservation. This specification should be read alongside these policies. Eligible population in line with the Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Policy Development Group Clinical Threshold Policy: Assisted Conception Commissioning Policy, for the following CCGs: * NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Norwich Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS South Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS West Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group. The contracts with be Any Qualified Provider (AQP) agreements, and as such will have zero value and volume. The contract will have an initial three year term and will permit a contract extension for a further 2 years subject to, but not limited to, satisfactory performance. The Service is being procured as "Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services" and Commissioners are bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services Further information and the ITT documentation can be found at Further information and the ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29649&B=UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ead240-8f81-4594-ab51-ab7dc05d56b5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | KINGS LYNN | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE30 1EL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk | | Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | | Electoral ward | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | | Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2019 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ead240-8f81-4594-ab51-ab7dc05d56b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ead240-8f81-4594-ab51-ab7dc05d56b5 13th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29649&B=UK All procurement documents, including instructions, scoring criteria, and other documents such as the specification and reporting requirements are available un-restricted to download from the EU portal. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29649&B=UK ## Notice URLs - https://www.westnorfolkccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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