Planning

Low Vision Service for Lincolnshire CCG's

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking to procure a Low Vision Service for the four Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), specifically covering Lincolnshire South, South West Lincolnshire, West Lincolnshire, and East Lincolnshire. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The procurement method involves a tender process, and the service falls under the health services category, specifically addressing various community-based eye care pathways as identified in the Department of Health's Commissioning Toolkit.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and optometry sectors, particularly those specialising in community eye care services. Providers capable of delivering patient-centred care, high-quality and responsive services will be well-suited to compete. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing referrals and care pathways within primary settings could find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth in the East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Vision Service for Lincolnshire CCG's

Notice Description

The four Lincolnshire CCG's, Lincolnshire South CCG, South West Lincolnshire CCG, West Lincolnshire CCG and East Lincolnshire CCG are looking to procure a low vision service to cover the four CCG localities. The Department of Health Commissioning Toolkit for Community Based Eye Care Services (2007) specifically identified several pathways that have the potential to be managed in primary care. These include glaucoma testing ophthalmology interface service, primary eye care acute referral schemes, cataract monitoring, age-related macular degeneration review and low vision services. The Local Optometry Council Support Unit (LOCSU) provides accredited pathways and support for members and Commissioners to deliver services in the Community. Moving some pathways out of secondary care is also supported by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Association of Optometrists and College of Optometrists. The service should enable the delivery of: * Responsive and patient centred care; * High quality and safe care; * Services which enable patients to choose a location convenient to them * A service within the principles of no delays and 18 week referral to treatment standards. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register-- Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' -- Enter your correct business and user details --Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete -- You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender -- Login to the portal with the user-name/password -- Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) -- Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. -- Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. -- This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -- You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender -- Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) -- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification -- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT -- There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9aa4a94-9379-4f5e-b575-faafff3189de
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
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

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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN4 2SW
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Bracebridge Heath
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

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