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Newmedica - Supplier Accreditation for Glaucoma on behalf of Frimley Integrated Care Board

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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25 Sep 2024 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed the procurement process and awarded a contract to New Medical Systems Ltd for providing Glaucoma services. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following direct award process B and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024, with an initial term of three years and an optional extension of up to one year. The procurement was managed by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the commissioner. The main industry category for this procurement is health services and the geographic focus is on Frimley, United Kingdom (UKJ37).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses specialising in ophthalmology and Glaucoma treatments. Companies that offer a high standard of quality and safety in their services, alongside a patient-centred approach, will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract calls for extensive collaboration with primary care providers and optometrists, ensuring comprehensive and timely patient care, thus opening doors for businesses adept at integrated care delivery. The strategic alignment with NICE guidelines and the emphasis on delivering both medical and surgical treatment options also underscore the potential for businesses with innovative medical solutions in ophthalmology to expand their services.

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Notice Title

Newmedica - Supplier Accreditation for Glaucoma on behalf of Frimley Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB is commissioning Glaucoma services to ensure that supply meets the demands of our ageing population, that Service Users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local comprehensive ophthalmology services. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to New Medical Systems Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of 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 initial contract term is 3 years with an optional extension of up to 1 year. The three-year contract period commenced on the 1st September 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB commissions Glaucoma surgery services to ensure that supply meets the demands of our ageing population, that Service Users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local comprehensive ophthalmology services. Patient Referral and Access The service would be expected to: * All referrals for Ophthalmology treatment must be referred through the triage hub in areas where one exists. Referrals from any other source are not to be accepted unless there is no triage hub available * In the absence of a triage hub, accept referrals from primary care via e-RS or directly from Optometrists. This may include working with Optometrists to ensure quality and appropriateness of referrals. * Work proactively with providers across the ICS to support the delivery of the 18 week referral to treatment standard. * Comply with all national NHS submissions such as WLMDS (clinical validation of surgical waiting lists). Overview of service A Glaucoma service is required to deliver the following services across a patient pathway (this list is not exhaustive). Assessment, treatment options offered and provided, including surgical interventions, must be compliant with 2022 NICE Guidance. * A first outpatient appointment to diagnose COAG and related conditions using all recommended tests. * - Deliver assessments according to standard practice guidance, develop a treatment plan and prescribe recommended medicines, if appropriate. * - Support patient decision making by providing information on risks and benefits of treatment options. * - If required and the patient consents, refer for surgery or laser treatment, and deliver that treatment option. * - Offer and deliver OHT treatment options to patients according to NICE criteria. Treatments include: 360deg selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and medical treatments. * - Offer and deliver surgical treatment options for COAG including but not limited to: trabeculectomy, trabeculotomy, viscocanalostomy, deep sclerectomy, trabecular stent bypass, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries and cataract surgery. * - Deliver pre-operative assessment, surgical procedure, and aftercare. * - Reassess COAG, suspected COAG and OHT patients according to NICE guidelines, applying the recommended time between assessments. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to New Medical Systems Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of 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 initial contract term is 3 years with an optional extension of up to 1 year. The three-year contract period will commence on the 1st September 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: Optional 1 year extension.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process B. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049da1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030608-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 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 FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ37 North Hampshire

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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