--- title: "Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4434b91-9373-4469-b46d-4c07f24ed222" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4434b91-9373-4469-b46d-4c07f24ed222" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4434b91-9373-4469-b46d-4c07f24ed222.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4434b91-9373-4469-b46d-4c07f24ed222.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-04-07" --- # Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4434b91-9373-4469-b46d-4c07f24ed222 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4434b91-9373-4469-b46d-4c07f24ed222) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4434b91-9373-4469-b46d-4c07f24ed222.json) ## Summary NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality." This tender falls within the health services industry, specifically targeting diabetic eye care. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 13 May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 January 2020 and will last until 31 December 2027. The service aims to accommodate a significant eligible patient base across Staffordshire, estimated at around 73,500 patients, and Shropshire, with approximately 30,000 patients, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 5-7% for the latter region. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in screening programmes and diabetic care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful bidders would need to demonstrate an understanding of the National Diabetic Eye Screening Service Specification and show capability in delivering an accessible screening programme tailored to the geographical nuances of Staffordshire and Shropshire. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement - Midlands would like to notify you of an opportunity to provide Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for Staffordshire and Shropshire Locality. Anticipated start date of 1.1.2020 as the existing contracts will cease on 31.12.2019. There are approximately 2.9 million people with diabetes mellitus in England, Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and is one of the leading causes of blindness. Diabetic retinopathy, if left untreated, can lead to sight loss which can have devastating effect on individuals and their families. Diabetic eye screening is just one component of diabetes care; the screening programme should be integrated within routine diabetes care. The aims of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) 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. Commissioners across NHS England & NHS Improvement - Midlands are looking to procure DESP provision across Staffordshire and Shropshire locality. The Service being commissioned should be aligned to the National Diabetic Eye Screening Service Specification Spec N0.22 2018/2019 which aims to ensure a consistent and equitable approach across England, and to govern the provision and monitoring of the DESP. Staffordshire is a large geography area including Stoke on Trent, North Staffs, Staffordshire & Surrounds, Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, and South East Staffordshire and Seisdon Peninsula. Access of screening will need to be considered carefully in order to deliver screening to all eligible patients who reside in Staffordshire. Current eligible cohort size is approximately 73500 patients, with an expected annual growth between 5%-6%. Shropshire covers a large geographical footprint expanding across Telford and Wrekin with some cross border issues with the Welsh border. Due to the geography span there is a requirement that access points are considered to enable patient accessibility and uptake of the screening provision. Current eligible cohort size is approximately 30000 patients, with an expected annual growth between 5 %-7 %. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5997e-a813-4a70-bd20-9ae17815732e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2027 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | RUGELEY | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS15 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Cannock Chase | | Electoral ward | Western Springs | | Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2019 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5997e-a813-4a70-bd20-9ae17815732e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d5997e-a813-4a70-bd20-9ae17815732e 7th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.england.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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