Planning

Community Ophthalmology Service in Herts Valleys

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

22 Jan 2018 at 14:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) is in the planning stage of procuring a Community Ophthalmology Service for its registered population of 620,000. The procurement process is anticipated to commence live in early February 2018, with an engagement end date set for 30th January 2018. Providers are invited to a market event on 31st January 2018 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The service is expected to operate for a contract term of three years, with an optional two-year extension, with an estimated contract value ranging from £3.5 million to £4.5 million. This procurement presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specializing in ophthalmology services. Businesses that offer high-quality, efficient diagnosis and treatment solutions, including out-patient procedures, will be well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on timely services and meeting clinical quality standards, innovative and flexible providers capable of operating within community settings in the East of England will likely excel in this tender. Interested suppliers should prepare to engage at the upcoming market place event for further insights into the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology Service in Herts Valleys

Notice Description

NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) would like to advise the market place of their intention to procure a suitable provider to deliver a Community Ophthalmology Service for the registered population of NHS Herts Valleys CCG (620,000) with 67 GP Practices across four localities. HVCCG is seeking to procure a high quality, effective and timely advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment Community Ophthalmology Service in a community setting across Herts Valleys four localities. It will be cost effective, meet all relevant clinical and quality standards (including NICE guidelines), ensuring only those patients requiring a hospital-based specialist service are referred on. It will also reduce the time taken for patients to move from ophthalmology referral to diagnosis and treatment, undertake specified ophthalmology out-patient surgical procedures in a community setting and be a more accessible service for the patients. The Community Ophthalmology Service will be for patients over the age of 16 years and registered with a GP in the Herts Valleys CCG catchment area. The Service will consist of * Triage of referrals to the Service; * Appointments to see patients for initial ophthalmology diagnosis, treatment (if required) and follow up consultation (if necessary). * Provision of Community Ophthalmology Out-Patient Procedures The contract is expected to be for 3 years plus an optional extension of 2 years and will commence on the 1st November 2018. The 3 year contract value is expected to be in the region of PS3.5m to PS4.5m The procurement is expected to go live in early February 2018 and documentation will be available to interested suppliers through the ProContract System e-portal. Further information will be published via Contracts Finder in due course. HVCCG would like to invite interested providers to a market place event to be held on Wednesday 31st January 2018 at the following venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Langley Suite, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4UA The event will commence at 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Please confirm your attendance by emailing the Procurement Team, NEL Commissioning Support Unit at NELCSU.ProcurementNorthants@nhs.net by no later than Tuesday 30th January 2018. Please note that the Holiday Inn Hotel has now implemented parking charges in the car park. However, there will be no charge as long as you register your car with reception on arrival for the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109baa12-c066-4f52-bfb4-efc58bab6279
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
Not specified
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
22 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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