--- title: "Market Development for a Pan-Dorset Community Opthalmology Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec9a82ac-9a01-4b11-9303-8bb08cd30dcb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec9a82ac-9a01-4b11-9303-8bb08cd30dcb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec9a82ac-9a01-4b11-9303-8bb08cd30dcb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec9a82ac-9a01-4b11-9303-8bb08cd30dcb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2017-04-04" --- # Market Development for a Pan-Dorset Community Opthalmology Service Buyer: NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec9a82ac-9a01-4b11-9303-8bb08cd30dcb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec9a82ac-9a01-4b11-9303-8bb08cd30dcb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec9a82ac-9a01-4b11-9303-8bb08cd30dcb.json) ## Summary The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "Market Development for a Pan-Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service". This tender aims to enhance ophthalmology services across Dorset and is categorised under the health industry, specifically focusing on ophthalmologist services (CPV Code: 85121281). Interested parties should note that the event pertaining to this tender will take place on 26th April 2017, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The event will be held in Dorset, where stakeholders can voice their insights and contribute to the service design. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology and related fields. Providers who are well-versed in clinical service delivery, have experience in community health frameworks, or possess expertise in integrated health services will find this tender particularly relevant. Participants in the early engagement event will have an advantage in understanding the future procurement approach, making this an ideal avenue for businesses looking to expand their operations and enhance service delivery within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting qualified providers to express an interest to participate in commenting on the design of it's service specification for a community ophthalmology service. NHS Dorset currently commission ophthalmology services from the Acute, Community, GPWSI and from the Private Sectors . The core vision for the project is a service that builds upon the best practice and helps simplifying access for patients in the community and increasing the confidence that the public have in their services, by ensuring they are seen at the right level for their condition and that they can be diagnosed treated at the appropriate level of care, with onward referrals to higher levels of care being both appropriate and timely. The CCG is working towards a pan Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service. The CCG is currently out to consultation for a full Clinical Services Review for the population of Dorset and is working towards Integrated Community Services. Central to this will be the development of a 'Clinical Hubs' offering patients who require it access to a wide range of clinicians, both experienced generalists and specialists. The event will be held on Wednesday 26th April 2017 in Dorset, commencing with refreshments from 1:00pm and finishing by 4:00pm. The event will commence with a presentation followed by an opportunity for providers to ask questions and to comment on the specification and what the CCG can do to make the implementation of the specification work for patients, providers and the CCG. If you are interested in attending this event or are unable to attend but would like information sent to you please express your interest by completing the attached form and emailing it to procurement@dorsetccg.nhs.uk putting Ophthalmology in the subject field by no later than Monday 24th April 2017. Participants should note that the CCG reserves the right to use any information shared within this market engagement event to develop a mature service specification for future procurement purposes. Any costs incurred by participating in this exercise must be borne by the participating organisations. Following this exercise the CCG shall determine how it will approach the market to secure the services. Please note that any future procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement and participation in this market engagement event will not automatically entitle any organisation's involvement in this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ea5e64-9fbf-437d-a4f9-e4b62aa95f73 | | 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 | 4 Apr 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 | NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2017 at 09:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ea5e64-9fbf-437d-a4f9-e4b62aa95f73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ea5e64-9fbf-437d-a4f9-e4b62aa95f73 4th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c9777f0-d651-4c69-85c7-c077947c2150 Event Application Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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