--- title: "Oxfordshire CCG - Assisted Conception AQP Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-164a47dd-f201-4ee0-8d1d-6288e3ccbfdb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-164a47dd-f201-4ee0-8d1d-6288e3ccbfdb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-164a47dd-f201-4ee0-8d1d-6288e3ccbfdb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-164a47dd-f201-4ee0-8d1d-6288e3ccbfdb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-08-14" --- # Oxfordshire CCG - Assisted Conception AQP Services Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-164a47dd-f201-4ee0-8d1d-6288e3ccbfdb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-164a47dd-f201-4ee0-8d1d-6288e3ccbfdb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-164a47dd-f201-4ee0-8d1d-6288e3ccbfdb.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently overseeing a procurement process for Assisted Conception Services, specifically titled "Oxfordshire CCG - Assisted Conception AQP Services". This initiative falls under the health services category and is based in Oxford, England. The tender is at the active planning stage, with a submission deadline for all expressions of interest set for noon on 11th September 2017. The contract will commence on 1st December 2017 and is expected to last for 34 months, concluding on 30th September 2020. The procurement method for this process is termed 'Other' and will be conducted through the In-Tend e-procurement system. This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health services. Organisations that provide assisted conception services such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. It is essential for interested suppliers to review the Accreditation Documentation available through the In-Tend system, as this will outline the eligibility criteria and infrastructural requirements necessary for participation in the procurement process. ## Notice The NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is commissioning Assisted Conception Services through the use of an AQP process on behalf of Aylesbury Vale CCG, Chiltern CCG, Bracknell and Ascot CCG, Slough CCG, Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead CCG, Newbury and District CCG, North and West Reading CCG, South Reading CCG and Wokingham CCG. The Specialist Fertility service will provide a range of appropriate assisted conception services for couples within the Oxfordshire CCG boundary area who meet the eligibility criteria which include In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Intra Uterine Insemination (Un-stimulated, Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) stimulated- Funded on an exceptional basis. The contract length will be for 34 months, until 30th September 2020, with potential to extend beyond that. Full details will be provided in the Accreditation Document. Note: Any Qualified Provider ("AQP") process does not guarantee any business for accredited providers. Further information will be provided in the Accreditation Documentation. The procurement will be conducted through the commissioner's In-Tend e-procurement system. More information on next steps and the procurement process in general is also provided within the AQP documentation, which is available through the In-Tend system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home If you are not yet registered on In-Tend, please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration The closing date for all expressions of interest and AQP submissions is the 12 noon 11th September 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a1988e-0816-455c-8343-bf29ff19a02f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2017 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a1988e-0816-455c-8343-bf29ff19a02f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a1988e-0816-455c-8343-bf29ff19a02f 14th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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