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title: "North Lincolnshire CCG - Expression of Interest for the provision of Minor Eye Care Service (MECS)"
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# North Lincolnshire CCG - Expression of Interest for the provision of Minor Eye Care Service (MECS)

Buyer: EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aab5a2d7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), represented by eMBED Health Consortium, is planning to implement a Minor Eye Care Service (MECS) aimed at improving eye health in the region. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested parties must register and express their interest by 31 May 2016 at 13:00 to participate. The service, which falls under health and social work services, will be accessible in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in eye care services. Companies that can provide accredited ophthalmic optometrists or who are capable of managing referrals from GPs, pharmacies, and other practitioners would be well-suited to engage in this tender. The contract duration is expected to be a minimum of three years, allowing successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with the North Lincolnshire CCG while improving access to essential eye care services within the community.

## Notice

North Lincolnshire Minor Eye Care Service (MECS), which comprises of two parts. Part A - Primary Eye Care Part B - Glaucoma Referral Refinement The service (both part A & B) covers all patients aged 18 and over registered with a North Lincolnshire GP practice Part A - provides assessment and management of patients presenting with recent and significant changes of eye care conditions, or the onset of changes that may include the following (subject to final specification): * Red eye * Flashes and floaters * Blurred vision * Diplopia * Ocular pain and irritation * Dry eye * Non-penetrating foreign body * Corneal foreign body * Eye infections that have not responded to treatment * Systemic disease affecting the eye * Epiphora (watery eye) * Trichiasis (in growing eyelashes) * Differential diagnosis of lumps and bumps in the vicinity of the eye * Retinal lesions * Field defects * Lid disease i.e. blepharitis, entropion, Meibomian gland dysfunction. Where necessary follow up after 2/3 weeks from the time of assessment to consider alternative treatment advice if no improvement. Part B - provides repeat diagnostic tests for patients where an initial pressure test suggests a risk of glaucoma. This repeat testing is to confirm the risk of disease thus improve the accuracy of referrals and detect unnecessary referrals to the hospital eye service. The service will be accessed via GP referral, pharmacy referral, self-referral and referrals from other ophthalmic practitioners who do not provide this service. Overall Service Aims * To improve eye health and reduce inequalities by providing increased access to eye care treatment in the community closer to home. * To utilise the knowledge and skills of primary care ophthalmic practitioners to triage manage and prioritise patients presenting with an eye condition. * Reduce the number of unnecessary referrals into secondary care therefore releasing clinic capacity in secondary care to deal with more complex ophthalmic conditions. * To provide a more cost effective service with a greater number of patients managed within primary care setting. There is an expectation that all optometrists delivering the service to patients shall be employed or engaged by a single provider who will deal directly with the commissioner. The service provider must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). The Service provider will ensure that the service is provided by accredited ophthalmic optometrists registered on an ophthalmic performers list with the (GOC) or on a medical performers list, registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and must complete the WOPEC training and accreditation package. Additional information: All locations delivering the service are subject to approval by North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and should be accessible by patients in line with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. It is expected that appointments will be made available for patients during the participating practices' normal working hours. Contract will be for a minimum period of 3 years. How to apply: NHS North Lincolnshire CCG is keen to test the potential provider market for MEC Service. Potential Providers with relevant experience and capability to deliver this service wishing to express an interest in this opportunity should register on the NHS Sourcing Portal (www.nhssourcing.co.uk) Project 20373 pqq_29267. The Deadline for Expressions of interest is 13:00 Tuesday 31 May 2016. Please note that this is a market testing exercise to inform the NHS North Lincolnshire CCG's decision making process, this does not commit NHS North Lincolnshire CCG to carry out a procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7f684b-e172-49c6-a65d-efd3c34b94ad |
| 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 | EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | WILLERBY |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU7 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | Kingswood |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7f684b-e172-49c6-a65d-efd3c34b94ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7f684b-e172-49c6-a65d-efd3c34b94ad
  13th May 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9d93d3c-09e5-4c60-856e-fd55fb24ab5a
  Responding to Tenders
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  NHS Sourcing Portal

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