{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-059333-2026-03-27T10:21:05Z", "date": "2026-03-27T10:21:05Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-059333", "description": "NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 0988201 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "NHSE987", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "NHSE987 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North West - CP", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB (the Relevant Authorities) who are undertaking a competition to provide Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in the North West. Contract Start Date: 01 September 2026 Contract End Date: 31 August 2029 The contract term is for a period of 3 years.", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Greater Manchester. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS730,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS2,190,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation.", "status": "active", "title": "Lot 1 - Greater Manchester", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality & Innovation", "type": "quality", "description": "40" }, { "name": "Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice", "type": "quality", "description": "30" }, { "name": "Social Value", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Value", "type": "cost", "description": "10" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 2190000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1080 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false }, { "id": "2", "title": "Lot 2 - Cheshire and Merseyside", "description": "Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS641,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,923,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality & Innovation", "type": "quality", "description": "40" }, { "name": "Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice", "type": "quality", "description": "30" }, { "name": "Social Value", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Value", "type": "cost", "description": "10" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 1923000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1080 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" }, { "id": "3", "title": "Lot 3 - Lancashire and South Cumbria", "description": "Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS418,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,254,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality & Innovation", "type": "quality", "description": "40" }, { "name": "Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice", "type": "quality", "description": "30" }, { "name": "Social Value", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Value", "type": "cost", "description": "10" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 1254000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1080 }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKD" }, { "region": "UKD" } ], "relatedLot": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85160000", "description": "Optician services" } ] }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85160000", "description": "Optician services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKD" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85160000", "description": "Optician services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKD" } ], "relatedLot": "3" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00" }, "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "value": { "amount": 5367000, "currency": "GBP" }, "submissionMethod": [ "electronicSubmission" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "suitability", "description": "The Provider Response Documentation includes the contract award criteria, including the agreed relative importance of key criteria (for example, weightings apportioned to questions within the key criteria) against which responses will be evaluated. 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