--- title: "Community Ophthalmology Service on behalf of NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4de3e474-de5d-4ac2-a9de-b34c17fe880c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4de3e474-de5d-4ac2-a9de-b34c17fe880c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4de3e474-de5d-4ac2-a9de-b34c17fe880c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4de3e474-de5d-4ac2-a9de-b34c17fe880c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-09-13" --- # Community Ophthalmology Service on behalf of NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group - Request for Information Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4de3e474-de5d-4ac2-a9de-b34c17fe880c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4de3e474-de5d-4ac2-a9de-b34c17fe880c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4de3e474-de5d-4ac2-a9de-b34c17fe880c.json) ## Summary The NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is initiating a tender for the Community Ophthalmology Service, aimed at improving eye care for the registered population in Salford. The contract is planned to run for an initial period of three years, starting from 1 August 2018, with an option to extend for a further two years. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that a formal procurement process is expected to commence in November 2017, with the intention to award the contract by April 2018. The total budget for this contract is approximately £647,015, with a minimum value of £388,209. Providers wishing to express interest must complete the necessary documentation by 12 noon on 2 October 2017. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for qualified healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology services, to support the NHS in delivering necessary patient care in the North West region of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process. Engaging in this opportunity could enhance business growth by establishing long-term contracts within the healthcare sector, especially for companies experienced in patient assessment and management of low-risk eye conditions. ## Notice NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced Providers to express an interest for the Provision of a Community Ophthalmology Service in Salford. This 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. It is anticipated that the contract would be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further years. The CCG is seeking to engage with suitably qualified & experienced Providers to inform the most appropriate route to market. A Market Engagement Questionnaire has been developed for completion, along with a summary of the draft Service Specification. If the CCG decides to undertake a formal procurement process then this is anticipated to commence in November 2017 through a notice on Contracts Finder/OJEU notice, with the intention to have a contract awarded by April 2018 and for Service to commence by August 2018. This is also being advertised in OJEU. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in any subsequent procurement process nor does it infer any special status on those Providers who do submit an interest. Neither will this notice or any organisation's expression of interest commit the CCG to undertake any procurement of the Community Ophthalmology Service and the CCG has a right to withdraw the notice. Providers wishing to express an interest in participating in this RFI/PIN process should register their interest on the EU Supply Website to access the full documentation. To register on EU Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com and look for tender reference number 29111. The RFI documentation should be completed and submitted by 12 noon 2nd October, 2017. Additional information: The CCG is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the soft market testing/sounding exercise. Any procurement of any services by the CCG in due course will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any responses provided will not be treated as commercially confidential and may be used by the CCG in the final Service Specification used for the contract but no organisation will be individually identified. 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/fe9f7ab4-3882-4cc6-855c-6142527b3869 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 13 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £647,015 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2017 at 07:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9f7ab4-3882-4cc6-855c-6142527b3869 - 12 Sep 2017 at 15:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9f7ab4-3882-4cc6-855c-6142527b3869 - 12 Sep 2017 at 14:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9f7ab4-3882-4cc6-855c-6142527b3869 - 12 Sep 2017 at 14:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9f7ab4-3882-4cc6-855c-6142527b3869 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9f7ab4-3882-4cc6-855c-6142527b3869 13th September 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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