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title: "Diabetic Eye Screening Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-802dc4f9-acbd-4439-9ab6-72013dd41a5d"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA)"
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# Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-802dc4f9-acbd-4439-9ab6-72013dd41a5d

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS England North (Lancashire and South Cumbria), is managing a tender for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and targets the region of Lancashire, excluding the West Lancashire CCG footprint. The tender was published on 20th November 2017, with tender documents made available for download from 12:00 on the same day. The deadline for submitting proposals is 12:00 noon on 12th January 2018. The estimated value of this contract is £13,334,970, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for health service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the healthcare sector. Given the nature of the services required, businesses specialising in screening technologies, medical services, and healthcare administration would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the contract duration extends until 30th November 2023, offering a potential for long-term engagement with the commissioning authority.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is managing this procurement process for and on behalf of NHS England North (Lancashire and South Cumbria) (the Contracting Authority). This tender opportunity is for the provision of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) in Lancashire (excluding West Lancashire CCG footprint). Tender documents will be available on PROACTIS from 12:00 on 20.11.2017 and the closing date for tender returns is 12:00 noon on 12.01.2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d0d872-9917-4244-8512-eeb9f3e06583 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,334,970 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA) |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d0d872-9917-4244-8512-eeb9f3e06583

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d0d872-9917-4244-8512-eeb9f3e06583
  20th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV148753
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north/contact-us/

## Provenance

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