--- title: "Oxfordshire CCG - Assisted Conception Services AQP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fca9f1c-efde-4235-a317-dcfb0798c359" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fca9f1c-efde-4235-a317-dcfb0798c359" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fca9f1c-efde-4235-a317-dcfb0798c359.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fca9f1c-efde-4235-a317-dcfb0798c359.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-02-27" --- # Oxfordshire CCG - Assisted Conception Services AQP Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fca9f1c-efde-4235-a317-dcfb0798c359 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fca9f1c-efde-4235-a317-dcfb0798c359) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fca9f1c-efde-4235-a317-dcfb0798c359.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for Assisted Conception Services under the title "Oxfordshire CCG - Assisted Conception Services AQP." This procurement is aimed at providing specialist fertility services within the Oxfordshire CCG boundary area, targeting couples who meet specific eligibility criteria. The procurement method utilised is an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process, allowing accredited providers to offer their services. Interested parties should note that the closing date for expressions of interest and submissions is 12 noon on 16th March 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2017, lasting initially for three years until 30th April 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fertility treatments, particularly those offering services such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of NHS clinical commissioning groups and are accredited through the specified AQP process are encouraged to compete. This is a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector to expand their service offerings and collaborate with a prominent NHS organisation. ## 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 an initial three years, 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 16th March 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30e3cfb-d909-4d9e-b7b2-7e4971123a8d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111310 - In vitro fertilisation services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2017 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30e3cfb-d909-4d9e-b7b2-7e4971123a8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c30e3cfb-d909-4d9e-b7b2-7e4971123a8d 27th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99d3f160-b822-4526-8433-8043bca9993d Assisted Conception Services Specification ## 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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