--- title: "NHS West Lancashire CCG - Ophthalmology - triage, tier 2 and minor surgery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b49ba46-59af-46ea-882b-a836fc9f0224" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b49ba46-59af-46ea-882b-a836fc9f0224" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b49ba46-59af-46ea-882b-a836fc9f0224.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b49ba46-59af-46ea-882b-a836fc9f0224.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-05-22" --- # NHS West Lancashire CCG - Ophthalmology - triage, tier 2 and minor surgery Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b49ba46-59af-46ea-882b-a836fc9f0224 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b49ba46-59af-46ea-882b-a836fc9f0224) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b49ba46-59af-46ea-882b-a836fc9f0224.json) ## Summary The NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), supported by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, is currently in the planning stage of a tender for an ophthalmology service, focusing on triage, tier 2, and minor surgery. This opportunity is aimed at providers that can deliver these services for residents in the Borough of West Lancashire. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018, with initial documents such as a market engagement notice published as of 22nd May 2017. The procurement is structured as a Request for Information (RFI) process to encourage supplier interest and feedback on draft specifications and financial plans. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on ophthalmology. Companies that provide innovative solutions and have experience in delivering similar services will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with the commissioning team through the RFI process offers potential suppliers the chance to showcase their capabilities, suggest improvements, and better position themselves for eventual tender submission, all of which can facilitate business growth in a receptive market environment. ## Notice West Lancashire CCG - Ophthalmology - triage, tier 2 and minor surgery NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are working on behalf of NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) who wish to procure an ophthalmology service including triage, tier 2and minor surgery for residents living in the Borough of West Lancashire. The triage and minor surgery service Commissioning team are undertaking a soft market testing Request for Information (RFI) process and subsequent tender process. The purpose of the RFI process is to: * To stimulate interest in the opportunity from potential Suppliers * To ascertain if the draft Service Specification is fit for purpose. * To understand if the financial data is sufficient to encourage bidders * To gauge the level of savings which are achievable. * To understand opportunities for innovation in delivery of the Service. Potential Suppliers are invited to express interest in the opportunity, provide feedback on the attached draft documentation in writing or face to face by meeting with the Commissioning and Procurement team for this project. Please review the attached documentation and contact the named representative detailed in section 4 (Contact) of this notice if you wish to engage in the RFI process, face to face meetings or express interest in the opportunity. Individual meetings with suppliers will take place on 30th May (AM) and 31st May 2017 (PM) at at West Lancashire CCG, Hilldale, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2JW, provision for chargeable parking is available within the campus ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f8638b-c05f-49da-9854-9f81a9827604 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LEYLAND, PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR26 6TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | South Ribble | | Electoral ward | Farington West | | Westminster constituency | South Ribble | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 22 May 2017 at 14:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f8638b-c05f-49da-9854-9f81a9827604 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f8638b-c05f-49da-9854-9f81a9827604 22nd May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59c5f0e1-9634-4190-ac43-8df2742f5936 Request for Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bdbd03a-0c85-44bc-81c4-3f59a33d9403 Appendix A - Draft Ophthalmology specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da4b057c-3e67-4de0-ba68-666c14625b9f Appendix B - Draft Finance and activity plan ## Notice URLs - http://midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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