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title: "Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Vasectomy and Semen Analysis Service to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c96"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-03-07"
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# Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Vasectomy and Semen Analysis Service to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c96

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## Summary

The NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire Integrated Care Board is seeking providers to deliver a community vasectomy and semen analysis service for male fertility testing and post-vasectomy procedures. The procurement's initial 4-year contract with a possible 1-year extension starts on 1st June 2024 under Direct Award Process B. The main industry category is community health services, and the procurement stage is currently open with a tender period ending on 15th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers specialised in community health services to offer their expertise in male fertility testing and post-vasectomy procedures. Businesses interested in this tender should consider the services required by the Integrated Care Board, the procurement's open stage, and the deadline for submissions on 15th March 2024. Understanding the Direct Award Process B and the specific needs outlined in the tender can help businesses tailor their proposals for the best chance of successful contract award.

## Notice

NHS Buckinghamshire, oxfordshire and West Berkshire Integrated Care Board is seeking to appoint suitable providers to provide a community vasectomy and semen analysis service for testing of male fertility and post vasectomy procedures inclusive of analysis of semen for procedures undertaken in secondary care.

The contract will be for an initial term of 4 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year, service commencement date of the 1st June 2024. 

The services to which this procurement relates fall within the Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, As such, the procurement of the services is being run under Direct Award Process B.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this process is to indentify the applicants that can meet the Commissioner's needs and objectives. In securing services from providers using the Direct Award Process B under the Provider Selection Regime

Renewal: Initial contract term of 4 years with an option for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007385-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | AMERSHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | HP7 OJD |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 15:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007385-2024
- 23 Feb 2024 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005997-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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