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Provision of Diabetic Eye Screen Services for Berkshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

05 Dec 2017 at 11:57

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jul 2017 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking to procure a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for the Berkshire area, entitled "Provision of Diabetic Eye Screen Services for Berkshire." This contract falls within the health and social work services industry category and is part of the open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 31st August 2017. The awarded contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and is set to run for four years, with an option to extend for an additional year. Bidders were previously able to access the tender through an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare service delivery, especially for those in the third sector, social enterprises, and private organisations with experience in providing high-quality screening services. Given the emphasis on quality assurance and effective service delivery, businesses that have a track record in health services and can ensure trained and competent staff are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can help grow such businesses by promoting vital healthcare initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of sight loss for diabetic patients in the Berkshire region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Diabetic Eye Screen Services for Berkshire

Notice Description

NHS England South (South Central) (the Commissioner) sought to commission a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service for patients in the Berkshire area. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners'. The Commissioner was looking for a single provider to deliver a high quality service across the Berkshire area. The aim of the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (NDESP) 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. The screening programme will operate a 12 month screening interval for all people with diabetes invited for routine digital screening according to NDESP Guidance, unless advised to alter by the NHS Screening programmes. Programmes should not operate recall intervals of less than 12 months as part of the routine screening programme. The Commissioners sought suitably qualified and experienced providers from third sector and social enterprise organisations, private or NHS to provide the NDESP to patients living and registered in the Berkshire area. The services aim will be achieved by delivering evidence-based, population-based screening programmes that: * Identifies the eligible population and ensures 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 staffs who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing CME, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes. * Have audit embedded in the service The contract duration will be 4 years - the Berkshire contract will commence on 1st April 2018. The contract will expire on 31st March 2022 subject to the option to extend for a further 12 months. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197c3600-409c-4283-bfe7-65cfa90c2bce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£6,012,728 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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