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title: "BNSSG_193_2024-2026_BCRM_A- Fertility Bristol Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b710"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# BNSSG_193_2024-2026_BCRM_A- Fertility Bristol Ltd

Buyer: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b710

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## Summary

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) services, awarding a contract to Fertility Bristol Ltd, trading as the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). This process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and bypasses the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, an activity-based agreement with a potential extension, runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication, with a primary focus on patient choice as the award criterion. The services provided are based in Bristol (UKK1 region) and encompass a range of fertility treatments including IVF, ICSI, and cryopreservation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those with expertise in fertility treatments. Companies with a strong background in IVF services, donor insemination, and related reproductive health services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The direct award process highlights the relevance of having specific service capabilities and meeting stringent regulatory criteria, positioning specialised SMEs in this sector to leverage their expertise and expand their service offerings through partnerships with NHS entities.

## Notice

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialities * Fertility services including IVF and ICSI The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to Fertility Bristol Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This notice has been issued by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialities * HFEA Licensed IVF/ICSI services The services will include, where appropriate; * IVF fresh and FET package* * ICSI fresh and FET package* * IUI - full treatment * IUI (Donor insemination) * Donor eggs IVF cycle. * Donor eggs ICSI cycle * Donor sperm * Cryopreservation * Sperm testing (to established health of sperm ahead of fertility referral, not post vasectomy testing) The award has been made following Direct Award Process B.. This is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed value. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to Fertility Bristol Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This notice has been issued by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2026 with provision for extension included

Options: The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2026 with provision for extension included

### Procurement Information

The procurement has been conducted in line with Right to Choose requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037097-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERTILITY BRISTOL LTD T/A BCRM- BRISTOL CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111310 - In vitro fertilisation services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037097-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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