--- title: "Market Engagement Event Diabetic Eye Screening Programme - NHS England South (Wessex)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80b63ffb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80b63ffb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b63ffb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b63ffb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Market Engagement Event Diabetic Eye Screening Programme - NHS England South (Wessex) Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80b63ffb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80b63ffb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b63ffb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary NHS England South (Wessex) is initiating a market engagement event for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, aimed at stakeholders and potential bidders. The event is scheduled for 12th April 2016, from 13:30 to 15:00, and will take place at their office located at Oakley Road, Southampton, Hampshire. Interested organisations must express their intent to attend by emailing procurement@swcsu.nhs.uk, with the booking deadline set for 12 noon on 8th April 2016. This event is part of the planning stage of the procurement process, focusing on service specification and the upcoming invitation to tender, classified under Health services (CPV code 85100000). This engagement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those that provide services relevant to diabetic eye screenings. Companies that specialise in health services or have experience in NHS contracting will benefit from attending, as this event will allow them to understand the requirements and expectations of NHS England. By participating in this market engagement, organisations can position themselves strategically for future tenders related to this high-need service in the South East of England. ## Notice NHS England South (Wessex) (the Commissioners) are hosting a stakeholder engagement event to discuss the current and future commissioning and provision of NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (NDESP) to patients living and registered in Dorset, Hampshire (excluding Portsmouth and South East Hampshire) and Isle of Wight. This facilitated event will be held on Tuesday 12th April 2016 from 13:30 until 15:00 (Arrival at 13:30 for tea and coffee, presentation 14:00) and will take place in: NHS England South (Wessex) Oakley Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 4GX The event is open to providers and potential future bidders of NDESP programmes in the UK. To express an interest in attending this event: Please email procurement@swcsu.nhs.uk detailing your organisation name and the name of the person(s) who will be attending the event. Please reference Project 160 DESP Wessex FAO Sarah Mahony in the subject line of the email. An email confirmation will be issued confirming your organisations booking. PLEASE NOTE: Organisations are required to book a place at this event; the deadline to book a place is 12 noon on Friday 8th April 2016. The itinerary for the event is in two distinct parts. The first will focus upon the service specification; the second part will consider the invitation to tender and procurement process. Additional information: This notice follows on from the expressions of interest notice issued on 26th February 2016 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c02affb-e349-4e0f-be3c-762a2bf7b60f ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f5a0b5-583f-43ac-be6d-f1ddb64508a9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f5a0b5-583f-43ac-be6d-f1ddb64508a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f5a0b5-583f-43ac-be6d-f1ddb64508a9 31st March 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c02affb-e349-4e0f-be3c-762a2bf7b60f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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