Tender

NECS442(a)

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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12 Jun 2023 at 11:56

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05 Apr 2023 at 12:23

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20 Mar 2023 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support on behalf of NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is inviting tenders for an Ophthalmology (Cataracts and Glaucoma) service covering North Tyneside, Newcastle & Gateshead, and Northumberland. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The tender, titled NECS442(a), is in the award stage with a contract value of £3,303,985 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 23rd June 2023. The contract period is from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2028.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the healthcare sector, to compete for a significant service contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The North of England Commissioning Support is seeking providers who can enhance the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the regions involved. Interested parties are advised to register on the In-tend e-tendering portal to access tender documentation and submit bids by the deadline of noon on 21st April 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS442(a)

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board who wish to commission an Ophthalmology (Glaucoma and Cataracts) Service as one contract covering the following areas: North Tyneside Newcastle & Gateshead Northumberland The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open, and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and 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 wellbeing. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 20th March 2023 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 21st April 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f210b040-ffdf-4b3b-be06-dfebb8d83c54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,303,985 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 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
Darren Clark
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0191 217 2956

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
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)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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