--- title: "Request for Information - Community Optometry Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c854f3ce-a4d3-4a51-ad17-7e4065bf93c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c854f3ce-a4d3-4a51-ad17-7e4065bf93c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c854f3ce-a4d3-4a51-ad17-7e4065bf93c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c854f3ce-a4d3-4a51-ad17-7e4065bf93c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2017-10-16" --- # Request for Information - Community Optometry Services Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c854f3ce-a4d3-4a51-ad17-7e4065bf93c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c854f3ce-a4d3-4a51-ad17-7e4065bf93c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c854f3ce-a4d3-4a51-ad17-7e4065bf93c4.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for Community Optometry Services. This procurement process, currently at the planning stage, aims to engage with potential service providers to gather input on service models for managing minor eye conditions, glaucoma treatment, and cataract referrals. Interested bidders can access the RFI documentation from 17th October 2017, with responses due by 12 noon on 10th November 2017. The services will be provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom, falling under the category of health and social work services. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those involved in optometry and eye care services. Companies specialising in minor eye condition management or those with capabilities in providing community-based optical services will find this procurement beneficial for expanding their market presence. Engaging with the North of England Commissioning Support can facilitate strategic partnerships, allowing businesses to contribute to the development of essential health services in the region. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS Durham Dales Easington & Sedgefield CCG, NHS North Durham CCG, NHS South Tees CCG and NHS Darlington CCG, to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback as part of the development of potential service models for the provision of Community Optometry Services which include; Minor Eye Conditions and Treatment Service Glaucoma Repeat Reading Service Cataract Referral Refinement Service Please be aware that the RFI documentation will be available on the PROACTIS Portal from Tuesday 17th October 2017 and the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on Friday 10th November 2017. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the PROACTIS portal: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b828a8-62d8-4d4a-9bd8-bd15423450b0 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2017 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | THORNABY, STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2017 at 14:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b828a8-62d8-4d4a-9bd8-bd15423450b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b828a8-62d8-4d4a-9bd8-bd15423450b0 16th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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