Herts and Essex Fertility - IVF Spot Purchase NCL ICB

This contract award notice, dated 2nd October 2025, pertains to the completion of a procurement process by NHS North Central London ICB for in vitro fertilisation services in the UKH2 region, specifically Herts and Essex. The award is for a fertility spot purchase under the Provider Selection Regime, managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the involvement of the Director of Service Development: CYP, CAMHS, Maternity and Neonates. The contract has been granted to HERTS and ESSEX FERTILITY CENTRE LIMITED through a limited procurement method, signifying a direct award without prior publication of a competition call.

The procurement is classified under the CPV code 85111310 and is strictly for services, with the contract officially signed on 16th September 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business development, particularly for providers in the health services industry. Since the procurement method involved a direct award due to its classification under the Provider Selection Regime, businesses that already have an established reputation in delivering specialised healthcare services, such as fertility treatments, may find themselves well-positioned for similar future opportunities.

The current award to a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) demonstrates the potential for similar businesses to engage and potentially secure contracts in this niche market with the NHS under the specific regulations, thus promoting growth in their service offerings and market presence.