Planning

NHS E South (SW) Diabetic Eye Screening Programme South West

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

15 Apr 2018 at 11:49

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the "NHS E South (SW) Diabetic Eye Screening Programme South West" to provide screening services for diabetic patients across various regions in the South West of England, including Cornwall, Devon, and Bristol. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated budget of £25 million and a minimum value of £15 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2021, with the tender documentation expected to be available by June 2018. Notably, two market engagement events are scheduled for 6th and 7th June 2018 to inform potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in diabetic care services, third sector organisations, and social enterprises with relevant experience. Companies that can effectively deliver comprehensive screening services and innovative solutions for diabetes management will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the scale and importance of the contract, participation in the market engagement events will be crucial for understanding the commissioners' requirements and expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS E South (SW) Diabetic Eye Screening Programme South West

Notice Description

NHS England South (South West) (the Commissioner) seeks to commission a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service (DESP) for the populations of: * Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly * Devon including Plymouth * Torbay * North Somerset * Somerset * Bristol * South Gloucestershire * Gloucestershire. The eligible population includes patients diagnosed with Diabetes over the age of 12 registered with, or eligible to be registered with a GP in the identified geographies as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces. The specific geographies upon which services will be procured is still subject to consultation. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCWCSU) on behalf of the Commissioners. 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. There are three key elements of service delivery namely: * call/recall for all people with diabetes invited for routine digital screening - this is currently undertaken on an annual basis but will reduce during the contract term in line with national guidance, * digital surveillance where individuals need more frequent screening and * slit lamp biomicroscopy (SLB) for those individuals where normal photography is inappropriate e.g. suffering from cataracts. The Commissioners seeks interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers (including third sector and social enterprise organisations, private and NHS) to provide the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme to patients living and registered in the identified geographies. This procurement will be divided in to Lots. It is envisaged that the tender documentation for the procurement of services will be available in June 2018, with an anticipated service commencement date for the Diabetic Eye Screening programmes from 1st April 2019. A separate advert will be published to alert interested parties when the tender documentation is available. Two Market Engagement Events will be held to provide interested parties with further information about the procurements. These are as follows: Wednesday, 6th June 2018 at 10 am; Venue Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS and Thursday, 7th June 2018 at 10 am, Venue Aztec Hotel and Spa, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TS Please complete the invitation on In-tend and upload to the placeholder provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36244cdb-55f9-4e73-93fc-4e81920d3cce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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