--- title: "Cataract Service Accreditation: North East Essex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-917b9864-a904-40ae-9928-5d89f3d2fe37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-917b9864-a904-40ae-9928-5d89f3d2fe37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-917b9864-a904-40ae-9928-5d89f3d2fe37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-917b9864-a904-40ae-9928-5d89f3d2fe37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2023-10-31" --- # Cataract Service Accreditation: North East Essex Buyer: NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-917b9864-a904-40ae-9928-5d89f3d2fe37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-917b9864-a904-40ae-9928-5d89f3d2fe37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-917b9864-a904-40ae-9928-5d89f3d2fe37.json) ## Summary The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board is inviting providers to apply for accreditation to offer cataract services in the North East Essex area. The contract will be in place until August 31, 2025, with a possible extension for an additional year. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on November 21, 2023. The contracting organisation is located at Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, with Jane Garnett as the contact person. This tender for cataract service accreditation presents an opportunity for healthcare providers to become accredited and offer services to a wider audience. Businesses in the health services industry, particularly those providing cataract services, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The contract value may evolve from zero initially to adjust according to the validated work undertaken, offering a potential growth prospect for successful applicants. ## Notice Application to become an accredited provider of cataracts located in North East Essex Alliance geographic area Additional information: NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB are inviting eligible providers of cataract services to respond to their accreditation process for the North East Essex area. This accreditation is being undertaken as part of the national NHS Choice Framework, as such the ICB will be offering zero value contracts to any provider passing the accreditation process. Services that are accredited will be available to all ICBs nationally. The Contract will be for a term up until 31 August 2025, with the possibility of extending the term for a period of 12 additional months (1 year) beyond the initial contracted duration by agreement between the Authority and the Applicant. The contract will initially be zero value and paid according to work undertaken and validated through the secondary uses service (SUS). After the first year the Authority may agree an Expected Annual Contract Value based which will be adjusted according to activity undertaken. The Commissioners are using the In-tend e-tendering portal to conduct the accreditation process ('the e-Tendering Portal'). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed via the link below. All communications (including submission of Applications) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48553762-17a0-4a50-8503-4def11ab3831 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2023 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48553762-17a0-4a50-8503-4def11ab3831 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48553762-17a0-4a50-8503-4def11ab3831 31st October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/snee-icb/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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