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title: "Andrology Testing (Semen Analysis) Service for West Essex"
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# Andrology Testing (Semen Analysis) Service for West Essex

Buyer: ATTAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5ffefa3-497e-44e3-8740-b1395e8a8f06

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Hertfordshire & West Essex Integrated Care System (HWE ICS) awarding a contract for the Andrology Testing (Semen Analysis) Service for West Essex, specifically to the Herts and Essex Fertility Centre. This health service contract, valued at £34,000, is classified under the CPV code 85100000. The contract is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action that concluded on 5th February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and diagnostic services sector, particularly those with expertise in andrology or fertility treatments. Companies that can provide specialised health services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract appealing. With the specific needs of local patients in mind, potential competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality and accredited services in the East of England.

## Notice

This Notice is to confirm the award of the Andrology Testing (Semen Analysis) Service in West Essex to its incumbent provider Herts and Essex Fertility Centre. The Andrology Testing Service is for patients who have undergone a vasectomy and need to be seen by a local accredited service. The service also caters for semen analysis for couples who are starting to investigate fertility treatment. Due to their location, Herts and Essex Fertility Centre is the only provider who is able to meet the needs of the population of Harlow. The contract will be for 12 months, starting on 1st April 2021 and ending on 31st March 2022. The Hertfordshire & West Essex Integrated Care System (HWE ICS) will be reviewing these services as a system for services beyond 31st March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2204ebbf-05d6-4d03-a636-a6952d6c4bf9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| 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 | ATTAIN |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 6TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping East |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERTS AND ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2204ebbf-05d6-4d03-a636-a6952d6c4bf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2204ebbf-05d6-4d03-a636-a6952d6c4bf9
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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