Tender

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (South West)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

18 Jun 2018 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South West is seeking to procure a Diabetic Eye Screening service for the South West region, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and run for four years, with an optional one-year extension at the discretion of the Commissioners. This tender, titled "Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (South West)", is currently in the Tender stage; interested parties must submit their responses by 12 noon on 27th July 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £22,379,002. The services fall under the Health and social work services category, specifically identified by CPV code 85000000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in health services and screening programmes. Organisations that can deliver evidence-based, population-based screening and effective treatment for diabetic retinopathy will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, providers can expand their market presence while contributing to the vital health services that reduce the risk of sight loss among patients with diabetes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (South West)

Notice Description

NHS England South West (the Commissioners) seeks to procure a Diabetic Eye Screening service for The South West. NHS England South West 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. The contract is due to commence on 1st April 2019 and run for four years, with the option to extend for a further one year, at the Commissioners' discretion. Interested parties who wish to take part in the procurement are invited to take part in an Invitation To Tender(ITT) process, based on the Open procedure and designed to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. Instructions for taking part can be found below. All ITT responses must be returned by 12 noon on 27th July 2018, at the latest. A prior information/early engagement notice was published in relation to this procurement in April 2017, seeking expressions of interest. Please note that this previous notice was an information gathering exercise rather a call for competition in its own right. Although those who responded to that notice will be advised that this contract notice has been published, there will be no process exemptions or preferential treatment afforded to any parties who expressed an interest at that stage. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Interested providers will be able to access the Invitation to Tender documents via the 'current tenders' list on thee-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to register on the e-procurement portal and 'express an interest' and then complete all necessary questions as specified within the documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the portal in times of absence. 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). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-871ca88a-22e7-47cc-87ca-677f4932746e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1fcf9-bda7-438d-a01b-07ead516ecf8
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
Not specified
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
£22,379,002 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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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