--- title: "NHS Doncaster CCG - Ophthalmology AQP - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72934db5-6c79-470c-9d90-10924a44e818" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72934db5-6c79-470c-9d90-10924a44e818" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72934db5-6c79-470c-9d90-10924a44e818.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72934db5-6c79-470c-9d90-10924a44e818.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DONCASTER CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2019-01-07" --- # NHS Doncaster CCG - Ophthalmology AQP - Market Engagement Buyer: DONCASTER CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72934db5-6c79-470c-9d90-10924a44e818 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72934db5-6c79-470c-9d90-10924a44e818) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72934db5-6c79-470c-9d90-10924a44e818.json) ## Summary The NHS Doncaster CCG is initiating a public procurement process for "Ophthalmology AQP - Market Engagement," aimed at appointing an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for five pathways in Ophthalmology Services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with comments on the draft specifications sought by 5.00 pm on 18 January 2019. This process is taking place in Doncaster, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, and is classified under Health and social work services. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with NHS services. Businesses with expertise in ophthalmology, health service provision, or related consulting services would be ideally positioned to participate in this market engagement. By providing feedback on the draft specifications, companies can influence the upcoming procurement process and potentially secure a contract with the NHS Doncaster CCG, allowing them to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Market Engagement. NHS Doncaster CCG will shortly be commencing a procurement process to appoint an AQP for 5 pathways for Ophthalmology Services. Prior to this process we are seeking comments on the draft specifications which are attached to this notice or available via the procurement portal www.nhssourcing.co.uk project_21714. We are seeking comments feeding back either via the procurement portal or via email direct to donccg.healthcareprocurement@nhs.net. Please forward your comments before 5.00pm on the 18th January 2019 to be considered prior to the commencement of the procurement process at the end of the month. Please note that this does not form part of any procurement process and responses will not be evaluated or scored and will not form the basis of any appointment. Further information on the subsequent procurement process will be published in due course. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0137deb6-9eae-47da-99ab-5046bc836b2a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 2019 | | 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 | DONCASTER CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN4 5HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Hexthorpe & Balby North | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2019 at 10:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0137deb6-9eae-47da-99ab-5046bc836b2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0137deb6-9eae-47da-99ab-5046bc836b2a 7th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf9bb5fc-1edb-4aa6-b5b4-290e2a1a6e70 Draft Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36a67d52-8f29-4289-bd45-0548d92c7935 Draft Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dec8d8be-53a6-492f-875e-d7e743f03d18 Draft Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e92ecb58-7701-4b81-8309-802e760a7b79 Draft Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33522a5b-8ec6-472d-951b-c244119eb3c4 Draft Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f40197ea-79fa-4615-bb41-ea1e567569ee Draft Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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