Tender

Market Engagement Eye Care Accreditation - NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB

NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

06 Feb 2024 at 12:39

TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2024 at 14:30

Planning

22 Jan 2024 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking providers for Ophthalmology Services across the region. The procurement process is at the Planning stage, with a specific focus on the Market Engagement Eye Care Accreditation tender. The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is 18th February 2024. This presents an opportunity for interested providers to express their interest in delivering Ophthalmology Services within specified service pathways.

This tender from NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB creates opportunities for qualified providers to engage in future service delivery. Businesses in the health services industry, particularly those offering Ophthalmology services, are well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to gather feedback on proposed service specifications to inform the accreditation process, highlighting the importance of stakeholder participation for shaping future service models and timelines. Interested providers are encouraged to complete soft market testing questionnaires to express their interest by the specified deadline.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Eye Care Accreditation - NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering Ophthalmology Services across NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB.<br/><br/>The Commissioners are inviting the market to express their interest in the future delivery of these services and seeking feedback from the market on the proposed service specifications to help inform any future accreditation process. Potential providers interested in this service are requested to complete the soft market testing questionnaire.<br/><br/>Ophthalmology Services include:<br/><br/>Ophthalmology Overarching Specification<br/>Ophthalmology Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension (OHT) <br/>Proposed Norfolk and Waveney Glaucoma Service Pathway<br/>Ophthalmology Medical Retina Service <br/><br/>In addition and for information only<br/>GIRFT AMD Pathway<br/>GIRFT DMO Pathway

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this service is to provide Ophthalmology services across Norfolk and Waveney, The Commissioners are keen to receive feedback on any aspect of the proposed service
specifications and pathways included. We are particularly interested in if
you believe the proposed services are workable in practice, if you agree with the inclusion
criteria and exclusion criteria for all potential providers (particularly for medical retina), and
if you feel the proposed services meet the needs of the local population.

The overarching ophthalmology service specification (Document A) outlines the expectations
for any consultant-led Eye Care service and must be read in conjunction with the relevant
subspecialty service specifications (Document B & D).

The intention of Norfolk & Waveney ICB is to commission these services via provider
accreditation in line with the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award B for both NHS and
Independent Sector providers.

The aim of this Expression of Interest is to;
1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity;
2. support the ICB decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable);
3. to help define the future service approach, model and timelines;
4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above.

A further advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent process if you choose not to respond to this market testing process, but the Commissioner wishes to understand your views. The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 17:00 hours on 31st January 2024. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Provider Selection Regime. Additional information: The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market testing exercise. Further information and the expression of interest documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C238061.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003858-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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