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title: "NHS South Kent Coast CCG Wet AMD Service - Dover"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25a42983-9271-40b5-9fbe-88ec07bff037"
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# NHS South Kent Coast CCG Wet AMD Service - Dover

Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25a42983-9271-40b5-9fbe-88ec07bff037

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## Summary

The NHS South Kent Coast CCG is seeking tenders for the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Service in Dover, available until 31st December 2018. This procurement, valued at £1,500,000, is categorised under health services, following an open procurement procedure. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021. The buyer, Arden & GEM CSU, is based in Ashford, England, and is aiming to align this contract strategically with existing services across the Kent & Medway STP footprint.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology and related services, to expand their services within the Kent region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector entities may find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on diverse supplier participation. Providers interested in delivering healthcare services in the Dover area should respond to this tender, as previous attempts to source these services faced challenges in finding willing providers.

## Notice

Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Service for Dover locality. Additional information: This service was previously subjected to a procurement process, but there were no willing providers to enact the service. This procurement will strategically align the contract length against existing contracts in place for the service across the Kent & Medway STP footprint.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed44830-fa6c-4a48-847b-67343eb62394 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | ARDEN & GEM CSU |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME17 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2018 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed44830-fa6c-4a48-847b-67343eb62394
- 25 Jun 2018 at 08:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6d2783b-9cd2-4ef0-bca2-68f0a58d81c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed44830-fa6c-4a48-847b-67343eb62394
  26th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6d2783b-9cd2-4ef0-bca2-68f0a58d81c7
  25th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
  To Provide Wet AMD Healthcare service to Dover area

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