--- title: "NHS Dorset CCG Assisted Conception Services Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-586dfbc6-4026-4c47-b2fe-d95e5b1d4b97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-586dfbc6-4026-4c47-b2fe-d95e5b1d4b97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586dfbc6-4026-4c47-b2fe-d95e5b1d4b97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586dfbc6-4026-4c47-b2fe-d95e5b1d4b97.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2017-12-06" --- # NHS Dorset CCG Assisted Conception Services Market Engagement Event Buyer: NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-586dfbc6-4026-4c47-b2fe-d95e5b1d4b97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-586dfbc6-4026-4c47-b2fe-d95e5b1d4b97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-586dfbc6-4026-4c47-b2fe-d95e5b1d4b97.json) ## Summary The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting a market engagement event titled "NHS Dorset CCG Assisted Conception Services Market Engagement Event." This event is part of the planning stage of the procurement process for assisted conception services, which includes In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). Interested providers are invited to express their interest to attend the event scheduled for 18th January 2018 at Vespasian House, Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset. The deadline to register for a time slot for discussions is midday on 16th January 2018. The market engagement process aims to ensure that the future service model meets the diverse needs of patients and provides equitable access to fertility services across Dorset. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in fertility treatments and assisted conception. Companies capable of providing high-quality, patient-centred services that demonstrate effective communication and data management practices would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with the NHS Dorset CCG can enhance visibility and foster partnerships that may lead to future procurement opportunities as the CCG seeks to refine its service specifications following the market engagement event. ## Notice NHS Dorset CCG Assisted Conception Service Market Engagement Event NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting qualified providers to express an interest to participate in supporting the design of the service model for an assisted conception service. The Service shall provide Assisted Conception Services (encompassing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Inline (ICSI) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) for couples who meet the criteria set out in the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Fertility and Assisted Conception Policy. The service objectives are to: * To ensure equity of access to Fertility and Assisted Conception services for patients registered within the Dorset CCG General Practices * To ensure effective communications between patients and the service providers * To ensure effective communication between commissioners and providers * To ensure a safe, cost effective, high quality and effective service for patients * To provide a personal service sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the patients * To develop and implement a data collection and monitoring process to support the future commissioning of assisted conception services across Dorset The event will be held on Thursday 18th January at NHS Dorset CCG, Vespasian House, Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1TG. Providers are invited to book a time slot for a discussion with the commissioners on the specification including the service model. The time slots will be allocated to providers upon request. This will be based on a first come first served basis until all slots are booked. If you are interested in attending this event or are unable to attend but would like information sent to you please express your interest by completing the attached form and emailing it to DorsetProcurement@Dorsetccg.nhs.uk no later than midday Tuesday 16 January 2018. Participants should note that the CCG reserves the right to use any information shared within this market engagement event to develop a mature service specification for future procurement purposes. Any costs incurred by participating in this exercise must be born by the participating organisations. Following this exercise the CCG shall determine how it will approach the market to secure the services. Please note that any future procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement and participation in this market engagement event will not automatically entitle any organisation's involvement in this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc4ab02-0f3e-4c59-9d6b-7dcaac1f83e5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jan 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2017 at 11:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc4ab02-0f3e-4c59-9d6b-7dcaac1f83e5 - 4 Dec 2017 at 15:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc4ab02-0f3e-4c59-9d6b-7dcaac1f83e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc4ab02-0f3e-4c59-9d6b-7dcaac1f83e5 6th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5039e01b-7575-4fb9-b320-29eb57dce36d NHS Dorset CCG Assisted Conception Services Market Engagement Event - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55b5baa2-f255-4aa4-a611-01a9bd8d5b0e NHS Dorset CCG - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02bb90d3-45dd-40ad-a191-6e380c971d05 NHS Dorset CCG Assisted Conception Service Prospectus - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9ca4597-185f-49cf-b2ce-816a8abbcdd5 NHS Dorset CCG Market Engagement Event Attendance Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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