Tender

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead

NHS ENGLAND, CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England, Cumbria and the North East is seeking providers for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme across Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, and Gateshead. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions that has already passed; the opportunity was published on 22 July 2015, with the contract period running from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2021. The programme falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and aims to improve healthcare outcomes in the region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social service sectors, particularly those eligible as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors interested in providing healthcare services, especially those experienced in screening programmes, should consider this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and contribute to public health initiatives in the North East. Additionally, knowledge of TUPE regulations may be beneficial for potential bidders looking to navigate workforce considerations during the transition to a new service provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) on behalf of NHS England Cumbria and North East wish to undertake procurement for the provision of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead. Potential Bidders are to note: The basic principles of the open procurement route will be forwarded for this procurement to test the capacity, capability and technical competence of Tenderers in accordance with Part B regime of The Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended). Regulation 120 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for a temporary exemption for NHS healthcare procurements before 18th April 2016. It is anticipated that 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) may apply for this contract. Potential Bidders are advised to form their own view on whether TUPE applies, obtaining their own legal advice and carrying out due diligence. "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 sc... this procurement and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your tender submission, will be conducted via the portal https://In-tendhost.co.uk/necs hosted by (In-Tend), the managed service provider for the NECS electronic tendering system. Express Interest: To express an interest in tendering for this service, please register on the electronic tendering portal, which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/necs. Once registered, you will be able to view details of the tender opportunity by selecting the "Tenders" tab, and then selecting "Current", scroll down through the tender lists until you come to "Diabetic Eye Screening Programme". To view further information on this specific tender opportunity, click the button marked "View Details". From this area, you will be able to express your interest in this tender opportunity by selecting the button marked "Express Interest". Please note that it is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. If you require further assistance, a help guide can be found on the portal by clicking on the tab marked "Guidance for Suppliers". Alternatively, (should potential providers have any queries) a dedicated helpdesk is available and can be contacted on 0844 2728810 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm or email: support@in-tend.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9923ec3a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762e08ad-e4a6-462e-8052-d1a77dc3bbcb
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 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 ENGLAND, CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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