Planning

Prior Information Notice - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Greater Manchester

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

25 Jul 2017 at 09:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is initiating a tender process for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Greater Manchester. This procurement, classified under health services, is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 23 February 2018. The estimated annual value for two lots, covering both Greater Manchester North and South, is £2,200,000 each for three years, with a potential extension for an additional year. Interested parties should prepare for a Contract Notice anticipated to be published in September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those qualified in clinical and non-clinical support for diabetic care. Companies focusing on screening and treatment services for diabetic retinopathy will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth, especially for organisations with capabilities in delivering high-quality, evidence-based healthcare solutions and those familiar with the TUPE regulations which may apply here.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Greater Manchester

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is managing a future procurement process for the provision of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Greater Manchester for and on behalf of Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership (the Commissioner). The Commissioner is issuing this notice to alert and pre-notify the market of this future tender opportunity for Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Greater Manchester covering 2 Lots: Lot 1 Greater Manchester North estimated annual value 2 200 000 GBP x 3 years + 1 year Lot 2 Greater Manchester South estimated annual value 2 200 000 GBP x 3 years + 1 year. The aim of the service 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, and 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 on-going Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes - have audit embedded in the service. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014(TUPE) will apply to this contract. Bidders are advised to form their own view on whether TUPE applies, obtaining their own legal advice and carrying out due diligence. It is anticipated that a Contract Notice will be published in OJEU and Contracts Finder in September 2017inviting suitably qualified and interested individuals/organisations to express their interest in the tender opportunity. It is anticipated that any resulting contract will be for an initial period of 3 years (from the commencement date) with the option to extend the contract by a further 1 year at the discretion of the Commissioner and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. It is important to note that this Prior Information Notice is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future tender opportunity once the Contract Notice is published in OJEU and Contracts Finder in September 2017. NECS will be utilising an e-Tendering portal to manage a future tender as such potential bidders will need to register on the portal: The PROACTIS e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b23e544-56ac-470b-a3ed-58ef2eefea67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc2edc9-0fae-4841-bb69-a70ae77255ac
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
25 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
North of England Commissioning Support
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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