--- title: "Community Eye Care Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2021-05-25" --- # Community Eye Care Services Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2438636d-45bf-413d-9a13-eaefc8db33f3.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing a tender for Community Eye Care Services on behalf of NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 21 June 2021. This contract, valued at £2,433,888, is to be implemented from 1 December 2021 for an initial term of 3 years and 4 months, with a potential extension of 2 years based on performance. The procurement method being employed is the Open procedure, which adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, particularly under the Light Touch Regime for Health Care Services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in community eye care and related services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process emphasises enhancing the economic and social well-being of the region. Firms capable of providing sustainable and innovative eye care solutions will have a competitive advantage in this process, given the emphasis on improving health outcomes in the North East and Yorkshire regions. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Value of York Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (the Contracting Authorities) and is managing this procurement process. The CCG is commissioning a Community Eye Care Service. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years and 4 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. The contract will take effect on 01 December 2021. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu 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 bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 25 May 2021 The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 21 June 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1f7874-9ba7-44dd-80a4-2775137ef64e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,433,888 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 2YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 25 May 2021 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1f7874-9ba7-44dd-80a4-2775137ef64e - 4 Mar 2021 at 12:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7c15a7-cf5a-4ee4-81a7-eb180807f0e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1f7874-9ba7-44dd-80a4-2775137ef64e 25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7c15a7-cf5a-4ee4-81a7-eb180807f0e2 4th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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