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Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Birmingham (DESP), Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands)

THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (WHICH USES THE OPERATIONAL NAME “NHS ENGLAND”)

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service Commissioning Board (NHS England) Midlands initiated a tender process titled "Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Birmingham (DESP), Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands)" in the health services category. The aim is to reduce sight loss among diabetic individuals by identifying and treating diabetic retinopathy. The contract begins on 1st October 2022 and extends for up to 7 years. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit managed this procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers to deliver a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in the West Midlands area. Businesses offering health services or involved in diabetic care are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. The proposed contract has a significant value of £29,379,485 and the deadline for ITT submissions is 4th January 2022, offering potential growth prospects for eligible providers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Birmingham (DESP), Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands)

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England - Midlands (the Commissioner) invited suitably qualified providers to deliver a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands). The contract (NHS Standard) will start on 1st October 2022 and will run for a duration of 5 years (initial period). The Commissioner has the option to extend for up to a further 2 years making a possible maximum contract duration of 7 years. The aims of the 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. The Service will align to the National Diabetic Eye Screening Service Specification which aims to ensure a consistent and equitable approach across England, and to govern the provision and monitoring of the DESP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service will undertake and perform the following objectives: * Identify the eligible population and ensure effective delivery with maximum coverage. * Deliver safe, effective, high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. * Lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes. * Deliver and support thorough suitably trained, competent, and qualified, clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing continuing medical education (CME), continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes; as well as have regular audits embedded within the service. The DESP programme contributes to the public health outcomes framework which aims to improve and protect the nation's health and wellbeing and to improve the health of the poorest, fastest. Additional information: The Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations "). The Services was procured as "Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services" and AGCSU is bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f4f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027937-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£29,379,485 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,379,485 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,993,351 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (WHICH USES THE OPERATIONAL NAME “NHS ENGLAND”)
Additional Buyers

NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT - MIDLANDS

Contact Name
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
Contact Email
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
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
TLG3 West Midlands, TLG31 Birmingham, TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH INTELLIGENCE

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