--- title: "Norfolk and Waveney Eye Care Accreditation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7171031-09bd-4c7f-8b95-26daebadfebc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7171031-09bd-4c7f-8b95-26daebadfebc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7171031-09bd-4c7f-8b95-26daebadfebc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7171031-09bd-4c7f-8b95-26daebadfebc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB" published: "2024-01-29" --- # Norfolk and Waveney Eye Care Accreditation Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7171031-09bd-4c7f-8b95-26daebadfebc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7171031-09bd-4c7f-8b95-26daebadfebc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7171031-09bd-4c7f-8b95-26daebadfebc.json) ## Summary The Norfolk and Waveney Eye Care Accreditation procurement process is led by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board. This tender falls under the "Health services" industry category and is in the planning stage. The buying organisation is located in County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH, United Kingdom. The key milestone is the engagement end date on 18th February 2024. This tender for Ophthalmology Services aims to provide opportunities for businesses interested in delivering such healthcare services in Norfolk and Waveney. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete, and the tender process involves market engagement via an eTendering system. Interested providers must express their interest by the deadline of 18th February 2024. ## Notice This is a Market Engagement only. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering Ophthalmology Services across NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB. Ophthalmology Services include: Ophthalmology Overarching Specification Ophthalmology Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension (OHT) Proposed Norfolk and Waveney Glaucoma Service Pathway Ophthalmology Medical Retina Service In addition and for information only GIRFT AMD Pathway GIRFT DMO Pathway The aim of this service is to provide Ophthalmology services across Norfolk and Waveney, The Commissioners are keen to receive feedback on any aspect of the proposed service specifications and pathways included. We are particularly interested in if you believe the proposed services are workable in practice, if you agree with the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria for all potential providers (particularly for medical retina), and if you feel the proposed services meet the needs of the local population. The overarching ophthalmology service specification (Document A) outlines the expectations for any consultant-led Eye Care service and must be read in conjunction with the relevant subspecialty service specifications (Document B & D). The intention of Norfolk & Waveney ICB is to commission these services via provider accreditation in line with the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award B for both NHS and Independent Sector providers. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. support the ICB decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable); 3. to help define the future service approach, model and timelines; 4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above. A further advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent process if you choose not to respond to this market testing process, but the Commissioner wishes to understand your views. The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 23:59 hours on 18th February 2024. Please see full FTS advert- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002041-2024. The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market testing exercise. Further information and the expression of interest documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C238061. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237546b1-b256-4f29-be01-8f5a8d9bc198 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Feb 2024 | | 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 | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2024 at 13:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237546b1-b256-4f29-be01-8f5a8d9bc198 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237546b1-b256-4f29-be01-8f5a8d9bc198 29th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002041-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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