--- title: "Procurement for the Provision of Assisted Conception Services for Western Devon and Cornwall to NHS Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-12-16" --- # Procurement for the Provision of Assisted Conception Services for Western Devon and Cornwall to NHS Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG Buyer: SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5f20ea-c9ea-4cac-9374-8419203597d8.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is overseeing the procurement process for Assisted Conception Services specifically targeting the areas of Western Devon and Cornwall. This initiative, which was published on 16th December 2019, represents a significant opportunity with an initial contract period of three years, valued at £725,000 per annum, with potential extensions of up to an additional two years. The procurement is classified under health services and will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested providers have until 20th December 2019 to submit their bids as part of an open procurement method, allowing for competitive participation. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in assisted reproduction or fertility treatments. Companies providing innovative solutions in infertility treatment, gamete storage, counselling services, and comprehensive patient care would be well-suited to compete. With the focus on delivering a high-quality, safe, and client-sensitive service, there is significant room for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage and contribute to the success of this initiative. ## Notice NHS Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG are launching a process to commission Assisted Conception Services for Western Devon and Cornwall. This procurement consists of an initial 3 year contract at a value of PS725,000 per annum. An extension of an additional period of up to 2 years is available, also at a value of PS725,000 per annum. The purpose of the Assisted Conception Service is to provide a range of appropriate assisted conception services for couples who meet the eligibility criteria. The service aims to treat confirmed infertility. The objective of treatment is to achieve a successful pregnancy quickly and safely with the least intervention required. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Areas in scope of this procurement: * To help couples suffering from subfertility or confirmed infertility who meet the criteria to access licensed treatment to achieve a successful pregnancy * To offer 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 treatment likely to impact on their future fertility). * To provide a quality, safe, cost effective Assisted Conception Service ensuring that the risk of infection and other complications such as Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS) 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 service users and the service providers. * To ensure effective communication between commissioners and the service providers. * To ensure effective partnership working with the network of fertility service providers in the region, including providers of collaborative satellite care services. * To develop and implement data collection and monitoring processes which provide fertility services intelligence to support the future commissioning of fertility services. * To provide a diagnostic semen analysis service. * To procure and process gametes for licensed treatments. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc08ca1-94ed-4c78-8782-f97ba2eb0f7a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2020 - 4 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,625,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | TORQUAY | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ2 7FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay | | Local authority | Torbay | | Electoral ward | Shiphay | | Westminster constituency | Torbay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2019 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc08ca1-94ed-4c78-8782-f97ba2eb0f7a - 16 Dec 2019 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc08ca1-94ed-4c78-8782-f97ba2eb0f7a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc08ca1-94ed-4c78-8782-f97ba2eb0f7a 16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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