Tender

Community Eye Care Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 May 2021 at 15:43

Tender Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2021 at 12:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing a tender for Community Eye Care Services on behalf of NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 21 June 2021. This contract, valued at £2,433,888, is to be implemented from 1 December 2021 for an initial term of 3 years and 4 months, with a potential extension of 2 years based on performance. The procurement method being employed is the Open procedure, which adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, particularly under the Light Touch Regime for Health Care Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in community eye care and related services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process emphasises enhancing the economic and social well-being of the region. Firms capable of providing sustainable and innovative eye care solutions will have a competitive advantage in this process, given the emphasis on improving health outcomes in the North East and Yorkshire regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Eye Care Services

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Value of York Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (the Contracting Authorities) and is managing this procurement process. The CCG is commissioning a Community Eye Care Service. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years and 4 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. The contract will take effect on 01 December 2021. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 25 May 2021 The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 21 June 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1f7874-9ba7-44dd-80a4-2775137ef64e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£2,433,888 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
NECS
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01642746898

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 2YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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