Planning

Community Ophthalmology Service in Northamptonshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

08 Jan 2018 at 10:38

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, which seeks to commission a Community Ophthalmology Service in Northamptonshire. Currently in the planning stage, the tender aims to enhance the delivery of clinically effective and easily accessible ophthalmic care, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2016 for one year, with an option to extend for an additional year. Key dates include an engagement end date of 23rd February 2018, helping to ensure that the voice of stakeholders is taken into account before finalising the tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health services, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology and multi-disciplinary healthcare provision. Companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions and demonstrate a capacity for collaborating with healthcare professionals, such as GPs, would be well-suited to compete. The initiative aims not only to improve patient satisfaction but also to potentially reduce waiting times and secondary care referrals, thus contributing to more efficient healthcare delivery in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology Service in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Corby and NHS Nene CCG's are looking to commission a community based Ophthalmology service aimed at delivering clinically effective, appropriate, convenient and easy to access care closer to patients. The aim is to deliver patient satisfaction through a high quality and responsive service by reducing waiting times for assessment and treatment. The community service will ensure efficient use of resources via a cost effective service model and contribute to the system wide ambition to ensure Right Care Right Time 1st time. Providers are expected to recognise that high quality health care is multi-disciplinary and should be delivered through good working relationships with other partners. The service will be expected: * To receive referrals from GP's in relation to patients with conditions as laid out in the service (see attachment "Service Model"). * To provide a clinical assessment of all patients referred to the service for the management of conditions as listed below. * To give clear support and advice to the patient during the course of treatment. * To provide an outcome summary to the patient's GP once the course of treatment has been completed. * To help reduce the number of referrals to secondary care, where appropriate. * To take responsibility for undertaking audits on patient satisfaction The aim is to provide Ophthalmology triage and treatment and where appropriate, treat specific ophthalmic conditions. The contract will be for I year commencing on 1st April 2016 with an option to extend for a further year. Budget: PS45,629 If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please email Rosalind.Carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 4.00pm on Monday 5th October 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ee2529-5d16-4cb5-bc69-0825c6c54c33
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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