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title: "Diabetic Eye Screening Programme"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA)"
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# Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9a1eed6-2690-4db8-9894-35dd9fdf935c

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## Summary

The NHS England North (Lancashire & South Cumbria) is seeking to procure services for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, aimed at reducing the risk of sight loss for individuals with diabetes. This open procedure tender has a value of £11,589,593 and falls under the health services industry category (CPV: 85100000). The tender period is set to close on 21 June 2018, with the contract expected to run from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024, including an option for a further 24-month extension based on performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing diagnostic and screening services, medical training, and quality assurance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is explicitly suited for them. Engaging in this process could enhance their market presence and facilitate partnerships that promote advancements in diabetes healthcare services.

## Notice

The aim of the service 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. This will be achieved by delivering evidence-based, and population-based screening programmes that: - identify the eligible population and ensure effective delivery with maximum coverage; - are safe, effective, of a high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured; - lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes; - are delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent, and qualified, clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised on-going Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes; and - have audit embedded in the service. The contract term will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend the contract by a further 24 Months at the discretion of the Commissioner and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19fcd024-d3a3-4c19-9090-94fcf61b562e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,589,593 |
| 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 ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA) |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19fcd024-d3a3-4c19-9090-94fcf61b562e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19fcd024-d3a3-4c19-9090-94fcf61b562e
  18th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY154523
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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