# Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Semen Analysis Services

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT](/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £135,000
- Published: 18 April 2017
- Planned start: 1 June 2017
- Planned end: 31 May 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 406d2fa8-17fe-4bd6-ac32-9aadde48fe6a-142424
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d489c4b8-9698-467a-a2c1-c865c6135805

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406d2fa8-17fe-4bd6-ac32-9aadde48fe6a-142424)