Planning

North Lincolnshire CCG - Expression of Interest for the provision of Minor Eye Care Service (MECS)

EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), represented by eMBED Health Consortium, is planning to implement a Minor Eye Care Service (MECS) aimed at improving eye health in the region. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested parties must register and express their interest by 31 May 2016 at 13:00 to participate. The service, which falls under health and social work services, will be accessible in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in eye care services. Companies that can provide accredited ophthalmic optometrists or who are capable of managing referrals from GPs, pharmacies, and other practitioners would be well-suited to engage in this tender. The contract duration is expected to be a minimum of three years, allowing successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with the North Lincolnshire CCG while improving access to essential eye care services within the community.

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Notice Title

North Lincolnshire CCG - Expression of Interest for the provision of Minor Eye Care Service (MECS)

Notice Description

North Lincolnshire Minor Eye Care Service (MECS), which comprises of two parts. Part A - Primary Eye Care Part B - Glaucoma Referral Refinement The service (both part A & B) covers all patients aged 18 and over registered with a North Lincolnshire GP practice Part A - provides assessment and management of patients presenting with recent and significant changes of eye care conditions, or the onset of changes that may include the following (subject to final specification): * Red eye * Flashes and floaters * Blurred vision * Diplopia * Ocular pain and irritation * Dry eye * Non-penetrating foreign body * Corneal foreign body * Eye infections that have not responded to treatment * Systemic disease affecting the eye * Epiphora (watery eye) * Trichiasis (in growing eyelashes) * Differential diagnosis of lumps and bumps in the vicinity of the eye * Retinal lesions * Field defects * Lid disease i.e. blepharitis, entropion, Meibomian gland dysfunction. Where necessary follow up after 2/3 weeks from the time of assessment to consider alternative treatment advice if no improvement. Part B - provides repeat diagnostic tests for patients where an initial pressure test suggests a risk of glaucoma. This repeat testing is to confirm the risk of disease thus improve the accuracy of referrals and detect unnecessary referrals to the hospital eye service. The service will be accessed via GP referral, pharmacy referral, self-referral and referrals from other ophthalmic practitioners who do not provide this service. Overall Service Aims * To improve eye health and reduce inequalities by providing increased access to eye care treatment in the community closer to home. * To utilise the knowledge and skills of primary care ophthalmic practitioners to triage manage and prioritise patients presenting with an eye condition. * Reduce the number of unnecessary referrals into secondary care therefore releasing clinic capacity in secondary care to deal with more complex ophthalmic conditions. * To provide a more cost effective service with a greater number of patients managed within primary care setting. There is an expectation that all optometrists delivering the service to patients shall be employed or engaged by a single provider who will deal directly with the commissioner. The service provider must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). The Service provider will ensure that the service is provided by accredited ophthalmic optometrists registered on an ophthalmic performers list with the (GOC) or on a medical performers list, registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and must complete the WOPEC training and accreditation package. Additional information: All locations delivering the service are subject to approval by North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and should be accessible by patients in line with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. It is expected that appointments will be made available for patients during the participating practices' normal working hours. Contract will be for a minimum period of 3 years. How to apply: NHS North Lincolnshire CCG is keen to test the potential provider market for MEC Service. Potential Providers with relevant experience and capability to deliver this service wishing to express an interest in this opportunity should register on the NHS Sourcing Portal (www.nhssourcing.co.uk) Project 20373 pqq_29267. The Deadline for Expressions of interest is 13:00 Tuesday 31 May 2016. Please note that this is a market testing exercise to inform the NHS North Lincolnshire CCG's decision making process, this does not commit NHS North Lincolnshire CCG to carry out a procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7f684b-e172-49c6-a65d-efd3c34b94ad
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

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
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILLERBY
Postcode
HU7 3BN
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Kingswood
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

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