--- title: "Specialist Fertility Services for East & North Hertfordshire, Herts Valleys and West Essex CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-09-08" --- # Specialist Fertility Services for East & North Hertfordshire, Herts Valleys and West Essex CCGs Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4736f650-1608-4c87-9e74-98c9af856bd0.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of Specialist Fertility Services aimed at patients registered with NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group, and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement, falling under health and social work services, is scheduled to conclude on 27th October 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2021 and run for a maximum of five years, potentially extendable by two additional years. The procurement method being employed is classified under the Light Touch Regime, and an indicative total contract value has been provided based on activity levels from the previous financial year. This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in fertility services, to expand their business within the NHS. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract allows for a maximum of five bidders, creating a competitive environment where qualified providers can demonstrate their expertise and secure a long-term service agreement. By engaging with this tender, businesses can enhance their service offerings and strengthen their foothold in the healthcare sector in the East of England. ## Notice NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG) as the Lead Commissioner, on behalf of NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) (collectively referred to as the Commissioners) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to Bid to deliver the Service(s), by responding to this opportunity as required and described within the published tender. The service will be available to all patients registered with NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG), NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG), or NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG). The service is being procured on an activity-based contract with maximum tariffs, further details of which may be found in the tender documentation. The contract value has been stated in this notice and is indicative based on 19/20 values and is subject to increase or decrease dependent upon activity; this value is also the service TOTAL, not indicative of one contract. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with a maximum of 5 successful Bidder(s) for a period of 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. Should an insufficient number of compliant bids be received, the Commissioner(s) reserve the right to re-advertise the tender, or if in the future it becomes apparent this number of contracts does not provide sufficient capacity then again, the Commissioner(s) reserve the right to re-advertise without re-engagement with whomever may then be a current Provider. Conditions where the Commissioner's may award without re-tendering are contained within the published tender documentation. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The current contract(s) for the Services will end on 30th April 2021 and as a result the successful Provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st May 2021. Deadline for receipt of ITT submissions from Bidders is 5pm 27th October 2020. Prospective Bidders must ensure they read all the documentation published within e-procurement portal (EU-Supply) for all the relevant detail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdaa25b-e9b7-4ef2-80cf-57996f5cd2b7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL8 6JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Handside | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2020 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdaa25b-e9b7-4ef2-80cf-57996f5cd2b7 - 29 Aug 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdaa25b-e9b7-4ef2-80cf-57996f5cd2b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fdaa25b-e9b7-4ef2-80cf-57996f5cd2b7 8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32459&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.enhertsccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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