--- title: "Community Ophthalmology Service - Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e4cd339-bab4-414f-869d-de5aca34c069" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e4cd339-bab4-414f-869d-de5aca34c069" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e4cd339-bab4-414f-869d-de5aca34c069.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e4cd339-bab4-414f-869d-de5aca34c069.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2018-11-29" --- # Community Ophthalmology Service - Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e4cd339-bab4-414f-869d-de5aca34c069 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e4cd339-bab4-414f-869d-de5aca34c069) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e4cd339-bab4-414f-869d-de5aca34c069.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services is seeking expressions of interest for a Community Ophthalmology Service covering the regions of Merton, Sutton, and Wandsworth. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for responses set for 12 noon on 13 December 2018. The anticipated contract has a potential annual value of £370,000 and is intended for an initial duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested providers should review the available technical specifications and submit their interest via a questionnaire. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive ophthalmology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the commissioning body is open to collaborative solutions involving multiple providers. Engaging in this market engagement process could enhance visibility and strengthen the position of businesses looking to grow their portfolio within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth CCGs are seeking expressions of interest from providers to help inform their joint contracting approach for a potential future Community Ophthalmology Service. The CCGs would welcome interested providers responding having read the Memorandum of Information and draft Service Specification. The CCGS have an intention to award a single contract for an initial 3 years with the option of one further extension of up to 2 years, i.e. potentially for 5 years (contract start date to be confirmed). The maximum potential annual value of the proposed contract to deliver activity for all 3 of the CCG is PS370,000.00. The CCGs will consider expressions of interest from any provider capable of delivering all or part of the requirement. The CCGs are happy to facilitate collaborative solutions from different providers. To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net by 12 noon on 13 December 2018 with the email Subject Heading "Market Engagement Response - Merton Sutton and Wandsworth - Community Ophthalmology Services ". Additional information: Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement however responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner regarding the final specification of its requirements and what might be the most appropriate process to award any contract, including whether a competitive process will be appropriate / necessary. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST TO BE A PROVIDER OF THIS SERVICE. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5e3e18-0e33-43a1-9833-7f4735f80825 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Dec 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2018 at 11:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5e3e18-0e33-43a1-9833-7f4735f80825 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5e3e18-0e33-43a1-9833-7f4735f80825 29th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/984a912b-3cdd-4820-a39a-799e7c36ba9f MOI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50023ede-3261-4381-b343-8cda77203ff0 Cataract Spec - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bf07e4d-4a2d-47a6-926f-a97dfd461c52 Glaucome Spec - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d31a5209-9074-44e7-b248-244ef0fb2cc9 MECS Spec - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/870b9493-7594-40cb-9752-2c3ea8243580 SPA Spec - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2c78e75-fd49-404d-8054-19e3721a18ca Engagement Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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