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title: "NHS E South (Wessex) - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme ITT"
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# NHS E South (Wessex) - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme ITT

Buyer: SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-888c8618-acdc-49eb-9641-c6c7dc5a6302

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## Summary

The South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking qualified providers for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (NDESP) through a completed tender process. The programme targets patients in North and West Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight, and Dorset, with a focus on reducing sight loss among individuals with diabetes. The contract, worth £15,655,000, is set to run for four years, commencing on 1st April 2017, following the open procurement method with the tender period having ended on 18th July 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those offering specialised healthcare services and innovative screening technologies. Suitable competitors may include third sector organisations, social enterprises, and established private healthcare providers, with an emphasis on delivering comprehensive, evidence-based solutions that ensure the effective management and early detection of diabetic retinopathy.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE NHS England South (Wessex) (the Commissioner) were seeking to commission a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service for patients in Lot 1: North and West Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight and Lot 2: Dorset. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCWCSU) on behalf of the Commissioners". The Commissioner were looking for a provider(s) to deliver a high quality service across Dorset, North and West Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight. The aim of the NDESP is to reduce the risk of sight loss amongst people with diabetes by the prompt identification and effective treatment if necessary of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy. In line with the national specification the screening programme must operate a 12 month screening interval for all people with diabetes invited for routine digital screening plus digital surveillance clinics for individuals who require more frequent screening. The Commissioners would like to encourage innovative solutions which will deliver value for money and improved services to patients. The Commissioners were seeking from suitably qualified and experienced providers including third sector and social enterprise organisations, private and NHS to provide the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (NDESP) to patients living and registered in Dorset, North and West Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight. The aim of the contract is to reduce the risk of sight loss amongst people with diabetes by the prompt identification and effective treatment if necessary of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, at the appropriate stage during the disease process. This will be achieved by delivering evidence-based, population-based screening programmes that: * identify the eligible population and ensure effective delivery with maximum coverage * are safe, effective, of a high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured * lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes * are delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent, and qualified, clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised on-going CME, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes * have audit embedded in the service. The contract duration will be 4 years and will commence on 1st April 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360e3b7e-83fa-49ea-8361-c076fc022059 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,655,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,737,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 4GX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Millbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2016 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360e3b7e-83fa-49ea-8361-c076fc022059

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360e3b7e-83fa-49ea-8361-c076fc022059
  22nd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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