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title: "Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with Open Spina Bifida - Two Centres"
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# Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with Open Spina Bifida - Two Centres

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d33f7745-f04a-478e-9e3f-44b10fae80e1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, seeking to award contracts for "Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with Open Spina Bifida." This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry. The procurement method is an open procedure that has recently concluded, with the tender period ending on April 17, 2019. The successful contract period commenced on November 14, 2019, and is scheduled to continue until September 1, 2023, covering various regions across the United Kingdom including London, the East Midlands, and Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in maternal-fetal medicine, paediatric surgery, and related health services. Potential bidders include hospitals and surgical centres proficient in advanced imaging and surgical interventions for congenital conditions. With an estimated annual patient population of approximately 10 to 20 cases seeking open fetal surgery, businesses with a robust track record in specialised healthcare services and a commitment to improving patient outcomes may find this contract especially appealing for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

NHS AGEM CSU on behalf of NHS England Highly Specialised Services invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with Open Spina Bifida service across England. Objectives of the Procurement The key objectives of the Procurement were to commission the Service for open fetal surgery to treat fetuses with open spina bifida which will provide: diagnosis including fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); open fetal surgery; and adult HDU and ante natal ward care for women carrying a fetus with congenital open spina bifida. This is provided that the woman and her fetus meet the criteria. NHS England sought to appoint two Fetal Surgery Centres (FSC's). Scope of services The Service(s) will be required to meet the following needs: * The population covered is all women carrying a fetus which is suspected of having open spina bifida who meet the access criteria and who are defined as the commissioning responsibility of NHS England. * Approximately 700 women per year in the UK have an ultrasound scan performed in the first half of pregnancy that results in a diagnosis of the fetus having a major form of open spina bifida (myelomeningocoele or myeloschisis), which is where the spinal column and cord are not properly formed. * Babies born with this condition are often unable to walk, incontinent of urine and faeces, may develop hydrocephalus due to incomplete closure of the spinal canal and may require a series of operations to drain fluid from the brain later in life (shunt placement). Many women in the UK opt for a termination of pregnancy on the basis of medical grounds, although some choose to continue with the pregnancy. One hundred babies are born in England each calendar year with spina bifida, not all of whom would meet the NHS England access criteria for open fetal surgery. Data from current European Open Fetal Surgery Centres suggests that only 20% of women with an affected fetus choose to undergo open fetal surgery, meaning that these centres might operate on around 10 to 20 women per year from across the UK, including up to 10 from England. Additional information: Title:Quote/tender 34628 - NHS England Specialised Commissioning - Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open Spina Bifida. Title:Quote/tender 34628 - NHS England Specialised Commissioning - Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open Spina Bifida.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847839c9-9b3a-4220-af1a-be49942321c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £581,040 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITAIRE ZIEKENHUIZEN LEUVEN; UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 19:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847839c9-9b3a-4220-af1a-be49942321c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847839c9-9b3a-4220-af1a-be49942321c3
  5th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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