Planning

Diabetic Eye Screening Service - Oxfordshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

30 Apr 2018 at 15:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently planning the procurement process for the Diabetic Eye Screening Service in Oxfordshire. The initiative aims to enhance the screening service for diabetes-related eye conditions to the local population. Key milestones include a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 22nd May 2018, where interested providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the forthcoming re-procurement process. Interested parties must register by 18th May 2018 to attend this event, after which tender documents are expected to be released in Summer 2018, with the service anticipated to commence from 1st April 2019.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in screening services, medical staffing, and quality assurance for health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of meeting the qualifications necessary for providing high-quality healthcare services under the Light Touch Regime. Engaging in this process could support business growth by enabling providers to establish long-term contracts within the NHS framework, contributing to improved health outcomes in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diabetic Eye Screening Service - Oxfordshire

Notice Description

NHS England South East (the Commissioners) invite suitably qualified providers to attend a Market Engagement Event which will inform the market of their intention to re procure a Diabetic Eye Screening service to the population of Oxfordshire. NHS England South East will be the contracting and commissioning authority for the Diabetic Eye Screening programme. The aim of the Diabetic Eye Screening programme is to reduce the risk of sight loss amongst people with diabetes by the prompt identification and effective treatment if necessary of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, at the appropriate stage during the disease process. This will be achieved by delivering evidence-based, population-based screening programmes that: * identify the eligible population and ensure effective delivery with maximum coverage * are safe, effective, of a high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured * lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes * are delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent, and qualified, clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes * have audit embedded in the service The service provider(s) will need to be adaptable to any new or changes to the national programme. The current published national service specification for can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/service-spec-22.pdf. It is envisaged that the tender documents for the re-procurement of these services will be available in Summer 2018, with anticipated service commencement from 1st April 2019. A separate advert will be published to alert interested parties when the tender documentation is available. The Market Engagement Event will be held on Tuesday 22nd May 2018 between 10:30 - 12:00 at: Conference Room A Jubilee House, 5510 John Smith Drive, Oxford, OX4 2LH Providers wishing to attend the Market Engagement Event should email scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net by 12pm on Friday 18th May 2018 with the following details. Up to three attendees are permitted per organisation: - Name of attendee(s) - Job Title of attendee(s) - Organisation details, including address and contact details. Please ensure that the title of the email contains reference of this advert. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive a copy of the presentation materials, please email scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net. This notice is an advertisement for a Market Engagement Event rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication, response or attendance does not commit NHS England or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d39ee16-10de-4c1c-b1a2-e9ecad86680a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339124f5-4d58-452d-a6d9-1ce1aef48563
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Tom Griffiths
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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