Tender

East Berkshire CCG - Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

21 Aug 2018 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting an open procurement process for the "Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services" contract. This service aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of eye care delivery across East Berkshire, using technology to streamline referrals. The anticipated contract start date is 1st February 2019, with a duration of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest and completed tender responses by 12 noon on 20th September 2018. The contract value is set at £82,707 annually, with the procurement classified under health services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering technology solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies specialising in electronic health platforms, clinical triage systems, and integrated healthcare services would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit can facilitate business growth in the healthcare technology space, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative service delivery in the East Berkshire region.

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Notice Title

East Berkshire CCG - Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services

Notice Description

NHS East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group is commissioning Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services. The purpose of the Ophthalmology Referral Refinement Clinical Triage Service is to provide an electronic entry point into eye care services, using technology to integrate ophthalmology services across primary, community and secondary care, whilst promoting an efficient and clinically effective eye care service for our population in East Berkshire. This service will be the central point for eye care referrals, with clinicians using this platform to triage/review and issue management plans (where required) that will instruct onward care. This ophthalmology referral platform will be capable of receiving diagnostic imaging, including OCT, that can be manipulated on review and stored in accordance with the Department of Health-Records Management NHS Code of Practice 2006. The key features of the service will include: * Working with the local healthcare economy to help use technology and innovation, improving pathway efficiencies and patient choice. * Enabling the system to efficiently and effectively treat the eye care needs of our populations in the right place, first time. * Provide in-depth epidemiology analysis of referral information. * Provide an approved reliable electronic platform demonstrated to be capable of working with primary, community and secondary care IT environments that supports the delivery of a remote clinical triage service, enabling a seamless transfer of referral. The anticipated contract start date will be 1st February 2019. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend by a further 2 years. The annual value of the contract is PS 82,707. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Expressions of interest, including completed ITT responses must be received by 12 noon on the 20.09.2018. Further information regarding this requirement, including a copy of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be found on our e-procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c0abee7-d198-47a5-b267-094fbeddd65a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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