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title: "NHS Cataract Surgery in Colchester or North East Essex"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b2e1e72-debd-418c-985b-a226e5f84890"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2023-08-30"
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# NHS Cataract Surgery in Colchester or North East Essex

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b2e1e72-debd-418c-985b-a226e5f84890

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group is planning a tender for NHS Cataract Surgery in Colchester or North East Essex. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 15th September 2023. This opportunity falls under the health services industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises. Businesses interested in providing cataract services in the Colchester area are well-suited to compete. Stakeholders are invited to review the draft specification and submit their views before the accreditation process is launched. The buying organisation is the West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group, and the procurement method is through tender.

## Notice

The ICB has been approached by providers requesting accreditation under the patient choice rules to provide cataract services in the Colchester area. As such the ICB has generated a draft specification and list of key questions that we would like stakeholders to review. We would like to gauge the views of stakeholders on these before we launch the accreditation process. We would be grateful if stakeholders would review the documents by 15 September 2023. If you are interested in commenting on this opportunity please express an interest on https://intendhost.co.uk/snee-icb/aspx/Home. Register or login to In-tend and then select the tenders (current) tab, select the NHS Cataract Surgery in Colchester or North East Essex and click on express interest. This will register your interest. If you access the clarification section on the Tender Management page you will be able to download the draft service specification and questionairre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ff4ac2-4b1a-4e5e-b11c-521cf3e71f94 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 9QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Highwoods |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 10:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ff4ac2-4b1a-4e5e-b11c-521cf3e71f94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ff4ac2-4b1a-4e5e-b11c-521cf3e71f94
  30th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/snee-icb/aspx/Home
- https://intendhost.co.uk/snee-icb/aspx/Home

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