Planning

Ophthalmology Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

10 Jan 2017 at 16:34

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jan 2017 at 16:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for additional outpatient capacity in its Ophthalmology services, specifically targeting clinical assessment, diagnostics, treatment, ongoing management, onward referral, and discharge services. The primary focus is to enhance care for Glaucoma patients, with an estimated need for around 40 additional patients per month. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a supplier engagement event scheduled for the morning of 7th February 2017. Interested providers should ensure they meet the engagement end date of 23rd February 2018 for any inquiries related to the procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialised in Ophthalmology and outpatient care. Companies that can provide innovative healthcare solutions, high-quality service delivery, and patient-centred care would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust could not only enhance service offerings but also expand market presence in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ophthalmology Services

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is considering procuring additional outpatient capacity for its Ophthalmology speciality. The current thinking is that additional capacity is required for the following elements of the care pathway: * Clinical Assessment; * Diagnostics; * Treatment/Ongoing management; * Onward referral; Discharge. Additional outpatient capacity is required in the main for Glaucoma patients, approximately 40 per month. The procurement exercise aims to award one contract for the additional capacity for 12 months, with an optional 12 month extension. 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 Prior to any future procurement process, UHB wish to engage with interested providers to present the service model for the contract and give them an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification where necessary. Accordingly potential providers of additional capacity are invited to attend a supplier engagement event to be held on the morning of Tuesday 7th February 2017. The event will also provide the opportunity for providers to express their thoughts on how Ophthalmology services might be delivered longer term to best benefit our patients, and to understand what different providers may have to offer in terms of service development, ideas and innovation. To register for the supplier engagement event please provide a maximum of two attendee details, your supplier name and contact information by following the instructions below. Additional information: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/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 on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (There is detailed online 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 online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fee8b5f-6894-4c27-9937-90fc0bf91a00
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
10 Jan 20179 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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