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Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Apr 2019 at 18:01

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality." This tender falls within the health services industry, specifically targeting diabetic eye care. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 13 May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 January 2020 and will last until 31 December 2027. The service aims to accommodate a significant eligible patient base across Staffordshire, estimated at around 73,500 patients, and Shropshire, with approximately 30,000 patients, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 5-7% for the latter region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in screening programmes and diabetic care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful bidders would need to demonstrate an understanding of the National Diabetic Eye Screening Service Specification and show capability in delivering an accessible screening programme tailored to the geographical nuances of Staffordshire and Shropshire.

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Notice Title

Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement - Midlands would like to notify you of an opportunity to provide Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality. Anticipated start date of 1.1.2020 as the existing contracts will cease on 31.12.2019. There are approximately 2.9 million people with diabetes mellitus in England, Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and is one of the leading causes of blindness. Diabetic retinopathy, if left untreated, can lead to sight loss which can have devastating effect on individuals and their families. Diabetic eye screening is just one component of diabetes care; the screening programme should be integrated within routine diabetes care. The aims of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) 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. Commissioners across NHS England & NHS Improvement - Midlands are looking to procure DESP provision across Staffordshire and Shropshire locality. The Service being commissioned should be aligned to the National Diabetic Eye Screening Service Specification Spec N0.22 2018/2019 which aims to ensure a consistent and equitable approach across England, and to govern the provision and monitoring of the DESP. Staffordshire is a large geography area including Stoke on Trent, North Staffs, Staffordshire & Surrounds, Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, and South East Staffordshire and Seisdon Peninsula. Access of screening will need to be considered carefully in order to deliver screening to all eligible patients who reside in Staffordshire. Current eligible cohort size is approximately 73500 patients, with an expected annual growth between 5%-6%. Shropshire covers a large geographical footprint expanding across Telford and Wrekin with some cross border issues with the Welsh border. Due to the geography span there is a requirement that access points are considered to enable patient accessibility and uptake of the screening provision. Current eligible cohort size is approximately 30000 patients, with an expected annual growth between 5 %-7 %.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5997e-a813-4a70-bd20-9ae17815732e
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

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
7 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2027 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 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
RUGELEY
Postcode
WS15 1UL
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cannock Chase
Electoral Ward
Western Springs
Westminster Constituency
Cannock Chase

Further Information

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