Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB

The procurement process for the "Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB" has reached the award stage, with the contract being confirmed for the in vitro fertilisation services industry category. This process was managed by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB), located in London. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, making it distinct from the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract was awarded without prior publication of a competition call and was signed on 14th August 2025. The location for the service delivery is in the UKH2 region of the United Kingdom, focusing on fertility treatment services. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering fertility treatments.

The contract has been awarded to HERTS and ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE LIMITED, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in in vitro fertilisation could benefit from similar procurement processes. The procurement method suggests tailored opportunities for suppliers that can directly meet the specified services without the need for a competitive bidding environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on healthcare and patient choice can find these direct award procurements favourable for business expansion and increasing market presence in the healthcare sector.