Contract Timeline

Publication Date

22nd October 2024 08:27:08 AM

Contract Summary

NHS England South East (NHSE) sought to commission a Provider(s) which had the capability and capacity to deliver Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) across the South East region, in line with the specified requirements. The procurement was divided into 5 lots within the South East as follows: Lot 1: Kent and Medway (ICB footprint) Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands (ICB footprint) Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW (ICB footprint) Lot 4: Berkshire (Local Authority) and Frimley (ICB footprint) Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (Local Authority footprint) Providers were able to bid for one or all Lots. Contracts are for a term of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes and registered with, or eligible to be registered with a GP, as well as individuals within prisons, secure units, and the armed forces. The aim of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme 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. This should be achieved by delivering an evidence-based service that: • focuses on improving uptake, reducing inequalities, and improving outcomes • is accessible across all service elements • is engaging, and integrated, working effectively with service users and stakeholders to ensure seamless and high-quality care • is safe, effective, and high quality, with robust processes along the pathway • embed a culture of quality, improvement, and learning • is well-led, managed, and staffed There are three key elements of service delivery, namely: • routine digital screening - from 2025 and 2026, all eligible patients are to be managed on 12- or 24-month intervals • digital surveillance where more frequent screening of those individuals who may be at increased risk of developing diabetic retinopathy but have not reached the threshold to be referred into the Hospital Eye Services (HES), as required • slit lamp bio-microscopy (SLB) for those individuals where normal photography is inappropriate (e.g., those having cataracts) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will be introduced into the programme across England in line with national guidance. The total contract values for the 5 year initial term were advertised as follows: Lot 1: Kent and Medway - £17,755,303 Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands - £8,084,825 Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW - £16,695,800 Lot 4: Berkshire and Frimley - £11,311,121 Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire - £9,927,015 This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-042d4e

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

TenderUpdate

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services

Awarding Authority

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Road

London

SE18UG

United Kingdom

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th October 2024 13:20:26 PM

Contract Summary

NHS England South East (NHSE) sought to commission a Provider(s) which had the capability and capacity to deliver Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) across the South East region, in line with the specified requirements. The procurement was divided into 5 lots within the South East as follows: Lot 1: Kent and Medway (ICB footprint) Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands (ICB footprint) Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW (ICB footprint) Lot 4: Berkshire (Local Authority) and Frimley (ICB footprint) Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (Local Authority footprint) Providers were able to bid for one or all Lots. Contracts are for a term of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes and registered with, or eligible to be registered with a GP, as well as individuals within prisons, secure units, and the armed forces. The aim of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme 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. This should be achieved by delivering an evidence-based service that: • focuses on improving uptake, reducing inequalities, and improving outcomes • is accessible across all service elements • is engaging, and integrated, working effectively with service users and stakeholders to ensure seamless and high-quality care • is safe, effective, and high quality, with robust processes along the pathway • embed a culture of quality, improvement, and learning • is well-led, managed, and staffed There are three key elements of service delivery, namely: • routine digital screening - from 2025 and 2026, all eligible patients are to be managed on 12- or 24-month intervals • digital surveillance where more frequent screening of those individuals who may be at increased risk of developing diabetic retinopathy but have not reached the threshold to be referred into the Hospital Eye Services (HES), as required • slit lamp bio-microscopy (SLB) for those individuals where normal photography is inappropriate (e.g., those having cataracts) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will be introduced into the programme across England in line with national guidance. The total contract values for the 5 year initial term were advertised as follows: Lot 1: Kent and Medway - £17,755,303 Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands - £8,084,825 Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW - £16,695,800 Lot 4: Berkshire and Frimley - £11,311,121 Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire - £9,927,015 This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-042d4e

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services

Awarding Authority

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Road

London

SE18UG

United Kingdom

Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

INHEALTH INTELLIGENCE LIMITED

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th April 2024 09:09:05 AM

Tender Deadline

5th June 2024 11:00:00 AM   Expired

Contract Summary

NHS England South East (NHSE) is seeking to commission a Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) across the South East region, in line with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 5 lots within the South East as follows: Lot 1: Kent and Medway (ICB Footprint) Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands (ICB Footprint) Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW (ICB Footprint) Lot 4: Berkshire (Local Authority) and Frimley (ICB Footprint) Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (Local Authority Footprint) Providers may bid for one or all Lots. The Contracts will be for a term of 5 years, with the option to extend by 3 years, and services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes and registered with, or eligible to be registered with a GP, as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces. The aim of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme 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. This will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based service that: • focus on improving uptake, reducing inequalities and improving outcomes • is accessible across all service elements • Is engaged, engaging and integrated, working effectively with service users and stakeholders to ensure seamless and high quality care • safe, effective, high quality, wiht robust processes along the pathway • • embeds a culture of quality, improvement and learning • is well-led, managed and staffed There are three key elements of service delivery, namely: • routine digital screening - from 2025 and 2026 all eligible patients should be managed on 12 or 24 month intervals . • Digital surveillance where more frequent screening of those individuals who may be at increased risk of developing diabetic retinopathy but have not reached the threshold to be referred into the Hospital Eye Services (HES), as required. • Slit lamp bio-microscopy (SLB) for those individuals where normal photography is inappropriate (e.g. those having cataracts). Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will be introduced into the programme across England in line with national guidance. Further information on the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is available at; https://www.gov.uk/topic/population-screening-programmes/diabetic-eye The projected total contract values are as follows: Lot 1: Kent and Medway - £17,755,303 Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands - £8,084,825 Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW - £16,695,800 Lot 4: Berkshire and Frimley - £11,311,121 Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire - £9,927,015 TUPE is likely to apply to this procurement. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Interested providers will be able to view the opportunity and access the tender documentation via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-042d4e

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services

Awarding Authority

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Premier House, 60 Caversham Road,

Reading

RG1 7EB

United Kingdom

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd January 2024 08:31:17 AM

Contract Summary

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to facilitate engagement with potential providers and relates only to pre-procurement market engagement. NHS England South East (the Commissioner) seeks to determine the level of interest in delivering Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to eligible populations within the below geographies. The following geographies are likely to be in scope; however, the lotting is still to be determined. • Hampshire and Isle of Wight (inc. Southampton and Portsmouth) • Kent and Medway • Berkshire (inc. West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Slough) • Buckinghamshire • Oxfordshire • Surrey The Commissioner is currently giving consideration to existing contracting arrangements, as well as current Integrated Care System (ICS) boundaries. This, along with market feedback, will help to inform the lotting structure and future contracting arrangements. The Commissioner seeks responses to a market engagement questionnaire, the aim of which is to determine the level of provider interest in delivering diabetic eye screening programme(s) within the South East, and obtain feedback from the market to help inform the re-commissioning process. The contracts are due to commence on 1st April 2025. The contract values have yet to be finalised. However, the current estimated annual contract values based on 2023/2024 prices and respective estimated eligible population figures, are provided below for indicative purposes: • Hampshire and Isle of Wight £2,280,709; population 85,575 • Portsmouth and South East Hampshire £1,169,887; population 42,853 • Kent and Medway £3,410,755; population 124,123 • Berkshire £1,851,417; population 59,505 • Buckinghamshire £844,742; population 32,978 • Oxfordshire £959,232; population 36,276 • Surrey £1,624,630; population 52,566 If you are interested in these services, please register on the e-procurement system, Atamis (details at the end of this notice), and submit a completed provider market engagement questionnaire by 12 noon on 2nd February 2024. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-042d4e

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

TenderUpdate

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services

Awarding Authority

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th January 2024 16:42:54 PM

Contract Summary

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to facilitate engagement with potential providers and relates only to pre-procurement market engagement. NHS England South East (the Commissioner) seeks to determine the level of interest in delivering Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to eligible populations within the below geographies. The following geographies are likely to be in scope; however, the lotting is still to be determined. • Hampshire and Isle of Wight (inc. Southampton and Portsmouth) • Kent and Medway • Berkshire (inc. West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Slough) • Buckinghamshire • Oxfordshire • Surrey The Commissioner is currently giving consideration to existing contracting arrangements, as well as current Integrated Care System (ICS) boundaries. This, along with market feedback, will help to inform the lotting structure and future contracting arrangements. The Commissioner seeks responses to a market engagement questionnaire, the aim of which is to determine the level of provider interest in delivering diabetic eye screening programme(s) within the South East, and obtain feedback from the market to help inform the re-commissioning process. The contracts are due to commence on 1st April 2025. The contract values have yet to be finalised. However, the current estimated annual contract values based on 2023/2024 prices and respective estimated eligible population figures, are provided below for indicative purposes: • Hampshire and Isle of Wight £2,280,709; population 85,575 • Portsmouth and South East Hampshire £1,169,887; population 42,853 • Kent and Medway £3,410,755; population 124,123 • Berkshire £1,851,417; population 59,505 • Buckinghamshire £844,742; population 32,978 • Oxfordshire £959,232; population 36,276 • Surrey £1,624,630; population 52,566 If you are interested in these services, please register on the e-procurement system, Atamis (details at the end of this notice), and submit a completed provider market engagement questionnaire by 12 noon on 2nd February 2024. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-042d4e

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services

Awarding Authority

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom