--- title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Specialist Fertility Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e21abd0-9c7d-4944-90e7-572d60df880b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e21abd0-9c7d-4944-90e7-572d60df880b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e21abd0-9c7d-4944-90e7-572d60df880b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e21abd0-9c7d-4944-90e7-572d60df880b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-03-06" --- # Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Specialist Fertility Services Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e21abd0-9c7d-4944-90e7-572d60df880b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e21abd0-9c7d-4944-90e7-572d60df880b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e21abd0-9c7d-4944-90e7-572d60df880b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a public procurement process for Specialist Fertility Services through a Prior Information Notice (PIN). This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with an estimated contract value exceeding £5 million. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2023. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a tender expected to be published following the required e-notification services. Interested parties are encouraged to create accounts on the procurement portal in advance of the tender's release. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in fertility treatments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. The openness of the procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, making it an excellent opportunity for organisations looking to expand their services within the public health sector. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of the Commissioner(s),NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG), NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG), wish to notify the market, in anticipation of a tender of Specialist Fertility Services for their registered populations. The estimated contract value is upwards of PS5m subject to contract length however, this cannot be guaranteed. The advert will be placed on e-notification services as required and subject to the UK's status with the European Union. The advert will also be on Arden & GEM CSUs' procurement portal which will be utilised for the tender and you are encouraged to ensure your organisation has an account ahead of time; please see the portal website at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The Commissioner anticipates the publish of a tender in early March 2020, utilising the Light Touch Regime(LTR) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6870d983-96e9-477f-9295-2e21d7c6269a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 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 | Cancelled | | 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 | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2020 at 10:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6870d983-96e9-477f-9295-2e21d7c6269a - 6 Mar 2020 at 09:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c947ed1-d1ee-4293-93a5-d2f412ed931c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c947ed1-d1ee-4293-93a5-d2f412ed931c 6th March 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6870d983-96e9-477f-9295-2e21d7c6269a 6th March 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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