--- title: "PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-179cb139-4497-458e-b9b8-7a0ac03b6f5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-179cb139-4497-458e-b9b8-7a0ac03b6f5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-179cb139-4497-458e-b9b8-7a0ac03b6f5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-179cb139-4497-458e-b9b8-7a0ac03b6f5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2017-12-29" --- # PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-179cb139-4497-458e-b9b8-7a0ac03b6f5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-179cb139-4497-458e-b9b8-7a0ac03b6f5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-179cb139-4497-458e-b9b8-7a0ac03b6f5a.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) invites qualified providers to submit tenders for a new Community Ophthalmology Service in Salford. This procurement, classified under health services, is currently in the Tender stage and was published on 29 December 2017. Bids must be submitted by midday on 29 January 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1 August 2018 for a duration of three years, potentially extendable for an additional two years. Interested participants can access tender documents via the electronic procurement portal EU-Supply and are encouraged to register free of charge. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology. Companies that are experienced in providing clinical services, particularly to community settings, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given that the contract has a zero value but involves the management of referral services, organisations should be prepared for fluctuations in demand and focus on demonstrating quality care alongside efficient service delivery. ## Notice NHS SBS on behalf of NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (The CCG) wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit tenders for a new Community Ophthalmology Service in Salford. The Service is designed to meet the needs of the Salford registered population, ensuring that patients can access the right level of care in the right setting. The main aims of the Service will be the assessment and management of patients whose eye conditions are at low risk of deterioration who are either referred by primary care for assessment or discharged from secondary care for monitoring. The contract duration will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (one year plus one year). Please note, as this will be a zero value contract, the highest value quoted in this notice is based in indicative activity levels. Whilst the CCG may publish its expectations in regard to the current and future demand for the Service, it explicitly offers no guarantee of any levels of activity or income through the Contract and to the successful Provider. The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Service is being run as a single-stage application process applying the Open Procedure. Interested Providers, intending to participate in the procurement process are now invited to register their interest and access the procurement documents (Qualification Questionnaire, Service Specification, Bidder Instructions etc.) via the electronic procurement portal EU-Supply available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. REGISTRATION ON THE EU-SUPPLY SITE IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. Once you have logged into the EU-Supply Portal, SEARCH FOR TENDER REFERENCE 30174. **The DEADLINE for submissions of bid responses, which must be submitted through the EU-Supply Portal, is midday, Monday 29 January 2018** Attached to this notice is a guide to using EU Supply. If you need technical support on the EU-Supply Portal, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf5ac93-0cab-4f4c-b939-244fc2fa1a2a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 5FW | | 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 | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 29 Dec 2017 at 23:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf5ac93-0cab-4f4c-b939-244fc2fa1a2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf5ac93-0cab-4f4c-b939-244fc2fa1a2a 29th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b99f62ff-6948-4960-8640-2c574c7d1194 EU Supply User Guide ## Notice URLs - http://www.salfordccg.nhs.uk/ - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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