--- title: "Specialist Fertility Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dda849ff-c027-4005-a60f-a3efdd79fc98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dda849ff-c027-4005-a60f-a3efdd79fc98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dda849ff-c027-4005-a60f-a3efdd79fc98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dda849ff-c027-4005-a60f-a3efdd79fc98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G" published: "2019-08-20" --- # Specialist Fertility Services Buyer: IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda849ff-c027-4005-a60f-a3efdd79fc98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dda849ff-c027-4005-a60f-a3efdd79fc98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dda849ff-c027-4005-a60f-a3efdd79fc98.json) ## Summary The Ipswich & East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group is currently conducting a procurement process for Specialist Fertility Services aimed at supporting localities within East of England. This tender, identified as WSCCG - 00000039, is classified under health services and falls under the open procedure procurement method. The tender period is active until 27 September 2019, with a contract duration starting from 1 December 2019 and lasting for 5 years with a potential 2-year extension. Interested parties must ensure that they register on the provided e-procurement portal to access the necessary documents and submit their proposals diligently. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in fertility services to expand their operations within the NHS framework. Companies that are innovative and capable of adhering to the specific eligibility criteria set by the Clinical Commissioning Groups would be ideal candidates to apply. Given the estimated annual spend of around £200,000, this contract could significantly contribute to the financial growth of providers who successfully engage in this competitive process, particularly those positioned as small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. ## Notice NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS North East Essex clinical Commissioning Group and NHS West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group are looking to commission Specialist Fertility Services for their localities. This service specification relates to the specialist fertility service tier (level 3) of the service only. It is expected that Service Users will have already completed the medical and surgical management prior to referral to this service. This service specification will be read in conjunction with the respective Fertility Commissioning Policies for each Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) party to this contract. The Commissioning Policy defines the Commissioners eligibility criteria and Service Users should not be treated outside these without seeking Prior Approval from the relevant CCG. The service will be subject to a contract for 5 years plus 2 years and will be on a cost and volume basis. The contracts will not provide a guarantee around income or activity levels. As an indication the 2018/19 spend for these services in this locality was around PS200,000 per annum, therefore PS1,400,000 across the potential 7 years. Contract review provision: Please note that the services and associated specification, activity, and prices commissioned within this contract may be subject to review and change through a variation to the contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This may include, but may not be limited to, changes in eligibility criteria or amendments to local fertility policies. Additionally, and in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contract may also be amended in terms of the original services supplied, where it is reasonable and logical for additional services to be delivered in conjunction with this Contract. Any changes to the Contract shall be subject to discussion with the Provider to reach agreement on the scope of service change and local price in accordance with these provisions. The Provider will be asked to participate in the development and redesign of relevant pathways that may result from this development. To access the procurement documents and to express and interest in this opportunity please register for free on the following e-procurement portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home Additional information: The services to which this procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the services is being run as a process akin to the open procedure, as outlined within the suite of procurement documents. The Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dfc7446-d096-42f0-bd61-140277ad2fb1 | | 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 | 20 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK C C G | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2019 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dfc7446-d096-42f0-bd61-140277ad2fb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dfc7446-d096-42f0-bd61-140277ad2fb1 20th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home E-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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