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title: "Assisted Conception service for Dorset"
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# Assisted Conception service for Dorset

Buyer: NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a65e4c5-5ede-451f-9ae8-e4e84276864d

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking expressions of interest for an Assisted Conception service to be provided in Dorset, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with an estimated value of £1,700,000. The tender period concludes on 3 July 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2022. This is a competitive procurement process conducted under the open procedure, aiming to address the increasing need for fertility services in the region.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in healthcare and fertility services, particularly those that provide In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). Organisations with experience in delivering licensed assisted conception treatments, along with the capacity to navigate the emotional and psychological dimensions of patient care, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, those interested in engaging with NHS services can leverage this requirement to expand their reach in the health sector.

## Notice

ASSISTED FERTILITY SERVICE NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide an Assisted Fertility service for Dorset. Infertility can be primary, in couples who have never conceived, or secondary, in couples who have previously conceived. It is estimated that infertility affects one in seven couples in the UK. There has been a small increase in the prevalence of fertility problems and a greater proportion of people now seeking help for such problems. The aim of the service is to provide Assisted Conception Services (encompassing In Vitro Fertilization(IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (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. Aims and Objectives: * To help couples suffering from subfertility or confirmed infertility who meet the criteria to access licensed treatment to achieve a successful pregnancy. * To offer accessible licensed assisted conception treatment for patients suffering from subfertility or confirmed infertility who meet the criteria to access treatment. * To offer storage of gametes or embryos for patients who are on the NHS funded pathway or will be at risk of requiring Assisted Conception treatment in the future (e.g. patients receiving cancer treatment likely to impact on their future fertility). * To provide a quality, safe, effective Assisted Conception Service ensuring that the risk of infection and other complications such as ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome and multiple pregnancy to service users is minimised. * To provide a personal service sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of service users. Including that patients will be offered counselling with a Specialist Fertility Counsellor in line with the HFEA Code of Practice. * To ensure effective communication between commissioners and the service providers. * To develop and implement a data collection and monitoring processes which provides fertility services intelligence to support the future commissioning of fertility services. Expressions of interest must be received no later than 12 midday 3 July 2018 via https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Providers who previously expressed an interest and participated in the earlier market engagement process MUST re-register their interest via https://procontract.due-north.com/Login A Provider briefing session for providers has been scheduled for 9:30am on Friday 6th July 2018. If you wish to attend please confirm when expressing an interest. There is a maximum of 2 attendees per provider. Further information This is a Competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance with a process based on the open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service to which Procurement relates falls within the Light Touch Regi

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af58e747-f3bf-42ea-9d6f-c152b9db6b36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TS |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BATH FERTILITY CENTRE; COMPLETE FERTILITY; SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af58e747-f3bf-42ea-9d6f-c152b9db6b36
- 6 Jun 2018 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39854066-dd48-4093-82dd-4509d61e76b1
- 6 Jun 2018 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39854066-dd48-4093-82dd-4509d61e76b1
- 5 Jun 2018 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39854066-dd48-4093-82dd-4509d61e76b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af58e747-f3bf-42ea-9d6f-c152b9db6b36
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39854066-dd48-4093-82dd-4509d61e76b1
  6th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

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