---
title: "Fertility Services in Cheshire West & Chester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066263"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066263.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Fertility Services in Cheshire West & Chester

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066263

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## Summary

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of fertility services in Cheshire West and Chester. This process aims to manage historic patients within the region under a direct award contract, which commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027 with an estimated value of £196,028. The procurement falls under the health services category, specifically targeting fertility services, and utilises a limited procurement method without prior publication. Key stakeholders include Sally Williams as the contact point and Care Fertility Group Ltd as the intended provider, operating within the UKD61 locality in Warrington. This update signals the standstill period as part of the Provider Selection Regime (2023), with representations by providers required within eight working days of the notice date, 17th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly fertility treatments, within the Cheshire West and Chester area. It is relevant for established providers already active in delivering high-quality fertility services and capable of managing cases on a cost-per-case basis. Businesses keen on expanding into the health sector can leverage this direct award to showcase their ability to improve access, reduce health inequalities, and offer innovative solutions. The procurement process emphasises value considerations by integrating collaboration and service sustainability while fostering quality and innovation. With the current supplier being Care Fertility Group Ltd, this direct award allows the incumbent provider to continue delivering services while new entrants in the fertility services market should engage during the standstill period for any concerns or additional representations.

## Notice

Fertility services to manage historic patients in Cheshire West and Chester.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Fertility Services. The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027 and has an estimated value of PS196,028, however activity is based on a cost per case basis.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023878-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,028 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARE FERTILITY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023878-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019613-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://carefertility.com/
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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