Published date: 18 April 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Miscellaneous health services - 85140000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£135,000
Procurement reference
SCW/NHSSCWCSU/00000393/2017
Published date
18 April 2017
Closing date
9 May 2017
Contract start date
1 June 2017
Contract end date
31 May 2020
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Other:
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking expressions of interest for an upcoming procurement for Semen analysis services across the Oxfordshire region. As a key component of the care pathway for couples who appear to be unable to start a family, the semen analysis service currently analyses semen samples of the male partner prior to referring the female partner for gynaecological assessment.
A high quality semen analysis service is essential to:
• Diagnose male infertility or subfertility.
• Ensure unnecessary or inappropriate treatment is not provided to the female partner.
• Plan an appropriate care pathway for the couple who are trying to conceive.
Service Outcomes
• To provide semen analysis service to test fresh samples for male fertility in accordance with national quality standards.
• To provide a semen analysis service for a small number of complex post vasectomy patients treated within secondary care
• To provide a confidential and timely service to patients, taking account of the NHS Constitution's stipulation for dignity and respect, providing appropriate information and access to the service.
• To report test results to GPs/managing clinicians in a timely and appropriate manner and in accordance with NHS Information Governance standards and legislation.
Location
The service is provided for patients registered with an Oxfordshire GP in the following Localities:
• North Oxfordshire
• North East Oxfordshire
• West Oxfordshire
• Oxford City
• South West Oxfordshire
• South East Oxfordshire
Contract Value & Term
The contract is an estimated £45k per annum, with a total 3 year contractual value of £135k with an optional extension of 1 year.
Expressions of Interest
Please submit your expression of interest via the below e-procurement portal, the closing date for expressions of interest is 12 noon, 9th May 2017.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration
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