--- title: "Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2018-12-19" --- # Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF) Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8017b574-c0ec-4656-acdf-0142948124d3.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a procurement process titled "Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF)", classified under health and social work services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including an engagement end date set for 4th January 2019. The anticipated contract period runs from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022, with a potential extension of up to one year. Providers interested in participating are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest by noon on the deadline date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in assisted reproduction services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the NHS is seeking providers capable of meeting the comprehensive requirements outlined in the draft service specification. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to a valuable partnership with the NHS, enhancing business growth and service outreach. ## Notice NHS Merton and Wandsworth CCGs are seeking expressions of interest from providers to help inform its contracting approach for a potential future Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF). The CCG would welcome interested providers responding having read the Memorandum of Information and draft service specification. The contract is anticipated to run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022 with the option of 1 extension of up to 1 year. The annual value of the proposed level of activity per provider is up to PS239,763 The CCG will consider expressions of interest from any provider capable of delivering all the requirement. To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net by 12 noon on Friday 4th January 2019 with the email Subject Heading "Market Engagement Response - Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF) ". Additional information: To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net by 12 noon on Friday 4th January 2019 with the email Subject Heading "Market Engagement Response - Merton and Wandsworth Assisted Conception Service (In Vitro Fertilization - IVF) ". Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement however responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner regarding the final specification of its requirements and approach to contracting issues and also whether it will be appropriate/necessary to run a competitive process for this Service. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d732d19d-4ff6-44c7-8a4d-b3a9ade305f3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jan 2019 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2018 at 08:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d732d19d-4ff6-44c7-8a4d-b3a9ade305f3 - 18 Dec 2018 at 15:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d732d19d-4ff6-44c7-8a4d-b3a9ade305f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d732d19d-4ff6-44c7-8a4d-b3a9ade305f3 19th December 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/327e2bf6-6ff2-4072-a260-2d97e3893ed3 MOI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5896765b-0e98-4d1f-a3eb-f56ad7eee921 Engagement Questionniare - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae8807a6-e0d6-447c-8c16-12e14fe8dee2 Draft Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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