Planning

Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Lot 1 Staffordshire and/or Lot 2 Shropshire Locality

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

18 Dec 2018 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme across two localities: Lot 1 Staffordshire and Lot 2 Shropshire. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a significant milestone being the engagement end date on 25th January 2019. The anticipated start date for the contracts is 1st January 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a Market Engagement event scheduled for 6th February 2019, aimed at providing further insights into the service requirements and the overall procurement process.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those with experience in diabetic care and screening services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to apply, given the emphasis on high-quality delivery and community engagement. Participation in this tender can help expand business reach and solidify partnerships within the healthcare system of the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Lot 1 Staffordshire and/or Lot 2 Shropshire Locality

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England (North Midlands) would like to notify you of an opportunity to provide Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Lot 1 Staffordshire and/or Lot 2 Shropshire Locality. Expressions of interest are sought from providers for two Diabetic Eye Screening contracts both with an anticipated start date of 1st January 2020 as the existing contracts will cease on 31st December 2019. The Service will need to undertake and perform the following objectives in order to meet the commissioning and Service Specification requirements: * Identify and validate the eligible population and ensure effective delivery with maximum coverage, * Deliver safe, effective, high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured Diabetic Eye Screening Service * Lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes; * Deliver and support thorough suitable trained, competent, and qualified, clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing continuing medical education (CME), continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes; as well as have regular audits embedded within the service. Additional information: The Commissioners will be holding a Market Engagement event on the morning of Wednesday 6th February 2019, 10.00 - 12.00pm in Staffordshire/Shropshire locality. Please register your interest in attending this by 12pm (noon) on Friday 25th January 2019. Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are limited to no more than 2 persons per organisation. The Market Engagement Event will; * Give an overview of the services to be provided * Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions * Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. Please note that this expression of interest has been designed to allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity and support early engagement. The aim of the expression of interest exercise is to; 1. Support the Commissioners informed decision making on the potential options on the future commissioning of these services; 2. To help refine the commissioning and procurement approach and; 3. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver the services illustrated above. This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the Commissioners to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. This is purely a market engagement exercise, any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. If you wish to express an interest and register for the Market Engagement Event please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The tender ID No. is 33834 - Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire. Once registered please complete the questions which ask providers to give details about their organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number. Your response should also include capability and previous experience of delivering this or a similar level of service. Please note that whilst there may be an opportunity to comment on the Contract Length the Commissioners are not obligated to incorporate or change these. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on Friday 25th January 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aac3eaa-b38b-4a30-b506-5e23486017e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e62a5f-74a4-4f65-b9df-3a76b52441a2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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