--- title: "Community Ophthalmology Services on behalf of NHS Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ba16690-5baf-4f1c-b077-5e873bd63bc4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ba16690-5baf-4f1c-b077-5e873bd63bc4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ba16690-5baf-4f1c-b077-5e873bd63bc4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ba16690-5baf-4f1c-b077-5e873bd63bc4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2018-09-28" --- # Community Ophthalmology Services on behalf of NHS Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon CCGs Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ba16690-5baf-4f1c-b077-5e873bd63bc4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ba16690-5baf-4f1c-b077-5e873bd63bc4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ba16690-5baf-4f1c-b077-5e873bd63bc4.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Community Ophthalmology Services on behalf of NHS Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon CCGs. This procurement is in the planning stage, with the intention to award a contract for a period of three years, starting from 1st October 2019, and potentially extendable for an additional two years. The estimated annual contract value is approximately £2,900,000, with relevant budget periods spanning from 2019 to 2025. Interested providers are encouraged to review the attached Memorandum of Information (MOI) and draft service specification and submit their feedback via a Market Engagement Questionnaire by the deadline of 12 noon on Friday, 5th October 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises. Companies that specialise in ophthalmology services or have capacity in healthcare delivery may find this a fruitful opportunity to enhance their portfolios and engage in long-term contracts with public health authorities. Participation in the market engagement process is crucial for providers looking to influence the final service specifications and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering quality healthcare services in London. ## Notice NHS Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon CCGs are seeking expressions of interest from providers to identify the potential interest and capability of the market to deliver services as outlined in the Memorandum of Information (MOI) and draft Service Specification attached to this advert. Interested Providers are asked to carefully read the MOI and draft service specification and offer their feedback by completing the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) The CCGs are finalising their commissioning approach and the current intention is that a contract will be awarded for a period of three years, commencing on1 October 2019 with the option of one extension for a period of up to two years. The total annual contract value based on the proposed level of activity is approximately PS2,900,000 (Financial years 2019/2020 & 2024 are part year values). To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net and m.culshaw@nhs.net by 12 noon on Friday 5th October 2018 with the email Subject Heading "Market Engagement Response - EHH Community Ophthalmology Services ". Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement however responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner regarding the final specification of its requirements and approach to contracting issues and also whether it will be appropriate/necessary to run a competitive process for this Service. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. Additional information: To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to ekkehard_kugler@nhs.net and m.culshaw@nhs.net by 12 noon on Friday 5th October 2018 with the email Subject Heading "Market Engagement Response - EHH Community Ophthalmology Services ". Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement however responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner regarding the final specification of its requirements and approach to contracting issues and also whether it will be appropriate/necessary to run a competitive process for this Service. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0996e0-9771-4ac7-a56f-da57f8f19220 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,020,000 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2018 at 09:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0996e0-9771-4ac7-a56f-da57f8f19220 - 23 Sep 2018 at 10:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0996e0-9771-4ac7-a56f-da57f8f19220 - 20 Sep 2018 at 12:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0996e0-9771-4ac7-a56f-da57f8f19220 - 20 Sep 2018 at 11:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0996e0-9771-4ac7-a56f-da57f8f19220 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0996e0-9771-4ac7-a56f-da57f8f19220 28th September 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c252c3eb-ec6e-4d77-94d0-d5cd3af4f197 Market Engagement Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8baa4090-654f-4688-8456-bf7306e9ba3f MOI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c38a341-c924-49f9-b339-f912906cd9dd draft specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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