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NHSE1029 - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST

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10 Sep 2024 at 07:41

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28 Aug 2024 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England - North West has awarded a service contract for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 regulations, employing a direct award procurement method. This contract pertains to the provision of a community-based model for diabetic eye services across Cheshire, adhering to the National Service Specification 22. The contract, valued at £1,507,212, will commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. Key procurement dates include the standstill period for representations, which ends on 9 September 2024, and the contract award date on 16 August 2024. The procurement category is health services, and the contract will be executed in the UKD region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in diabetic eye screening and community-based health models. Companies equipped with the requisite health IT systems and the ability to fulfil the revised screening and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) responsibilities will be well-positioned to compete. The awarded contract demonstrates compliance with high-quality and cost-effective standards, making it an appealing growth opportunity for both large-scale providers and innovative healthcare SMEs looking to expand their footprint in specialised medical services.

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Notice Title

NHSE1029 - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Notice Description

Community Based Model Diabetic Eye Service across Cheshire and delivering DESP screening pathways according to National Service Specification 22.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Regarding the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme there has nationally been the implementation of interval changes over a 2-year period, the second phase will be from September 2024. There are also national plans to transfer the responsibilities for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to diabetic eye screening programmes, along with changes to the requirements of IT systems to support the change. To allow for the implementation of pending changes and prepare for a competitive procurement process in 2026 the Relevant Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract will be for a period on 1-year to commence on 01 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026. The annual contract value is 1507212 GBP.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR 2023) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 09/09/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR 2023. A contract will not be awarded until satisfactory conclusion of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028871-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,507,212 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4BL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL IMAGING

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