--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services for DDCCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-edc5e647-d5f0-4067-904f-950e724c08b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edc5e647-d5f0-4067-904f-950e724c08b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edc5e647-d5f0-4067-904f-950e724c08b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edc5e647-d5f0-4067-904f-950e724c08b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-01-18" --- # Expressions of Interest for Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services for DDCCG Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edc5e647-d5f0-4067-904f-950e724c08b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edc5e647-d5f0-4067-904f-950e724c08b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edc5e647-d5f0-4067-904f-950e724c08b4.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the provision of Community Ophthalmology Services on behalf of the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG). This tender aims to find suitable providers to deliver services such as Minor Eye Conditions, Glaucoma Monitoring, and Cataract Services within the healthcare sector. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 18th February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2023 and run until 31st March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested parties, and the services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology or related medical services, to expand their operations in the Derbyshire area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as they may bring innovative approaches to service delivery. Providers interested in enhancing their capabilities and offering patient-centred solutions are likely to find this procurement appealing, enabling them to contribute to the efficient delivery of essential eye care services within the community. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering Ophthalmology Services. DDCCG have reviewed existing Community Ophthalmology Services. Currently services are delivered though Enhanced Services with a range of individual providers. The CCG has worked collaboratively with its two main acute Trusts, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT (CRH) and University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS FT (UHDB) and the Local Optical Committee to develop associated pathways, to help release capacity and better utilise existing workforce in hospital and primary care alike. The services aim to reduce inappropriate activity in Hospital Eye Services and ensure patients receive care by the most appropriate clinical service, in a timely manner, as close to home as possible. The current model of commissioning may not be the most efficient model for the delivery of services and therefore the CCG is considering alternative models, one being a singular contracted provider model. The services this notice relates to are: * Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) * Glaucoma Repeat Readings & Monitoring Service for Stable OHT & COAG patients * Pre and Post-Operative Cataract Service * Community Triage and Treatment Service Full descriptions and details of contract length and values of these services can be found within Document A. Document A and the Service Specifications are included within both the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply (access link provided below) and this advert. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. To inform the CCG's decision-making process for the future commissioning of the Ophthalmology Services 3. To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach and; 4. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver maintain and strengthen services across Derbyshire as illustrated above. 5. To invite feedback from potential providers/the market on the service specifications If you wish to express an interest, please register on the EU Supply Portal. The EU supply link is https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ref ID no. 48556 Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about your organisation's details and interest in providing the services. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 17:00hrs on 18th February 2022. Additional information: Related Opportunities: Market Testing Exercise: ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06dc16e-87e9-473e-85bc-d76e053a2510 | | 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 | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06dc16e-87e9-473e-85bc-d76e053a2510 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06dc16e-87e9-473e-85bc-d76e053a2510 18th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://www.derbyandderbyshireccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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