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title: "NHS Kent and Medway CCG - ART Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f9d1a65-6785-421a-835e-3effd3276f04"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# NHS Kent and Medway CCG - ART Services

Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f9d1a65-6785-421a-835e-3effd3276f04

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## Summary

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit is planning to tender for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) services on behalf of NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The anticipated contract, valued at £1,500,000 per annum, is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and will last for three years, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. This procurement is categorised under Health Services and will be located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest for future procurement opportunities, as this serves solely as a prior information notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in fertility treatments, particularly those providing services such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intra-uterine insemination (IUI), and fertility preservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, given their ability to address innovative solutions in the health services sector. The substantial contract value and the growing demand for ART services further highlight the potential for business growth in this area.

## Notice

Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS Kent and Medway CCG is looking to tender for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) services. It is anticipated that the contract shall run from 1st October 2019 for a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month extensions. The anticipated contract value is PS1,500,000.00 per annum. The service is expected to provide:- - In vitro fertilisation (IVF), with or without intro-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) - Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) using partner sperm - Sperm washing - Fertility preservation for patients receiving gonadotoxic treatments - Assisted conception treatments (ACT) using donated genetic materials This is purely a prior information notice, any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. Additional information: please register your interest in any future procurements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f547a0e7-cbca-4b0a-8cc6-34572157fc5c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDEN & GEM CSU |
| Locality | HARRIETSHAM, KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME17 1LF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 14:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f547a0e7-cbca-4b0a-8cc6-34572157fc5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f547a0e7-cbca-4b0a-8cc6-34572157fc5c
  6th July 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolutions.co.uk
  NHS Arden and Gem CSU Bravo portal

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