--- title: "East Berkshire CCG - Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-08-21" --- # East Berkshire CCG - Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef7d1107-9cf6-4503-be6a-760639549b6e.json) ## Summary NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting an open procurement process for the "Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services" contract. This service aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of eye care delivery across East Berkshire, using technology to streamline referrals. The anticipated contract start date is 1st February 2019, with a duration of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest and completed tender responses by 12 noon on 20th September 2018. The contract value is set at £82,707 annually, with the procurement classified under health services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering technology solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies specialising in electronic health platforms, clinical triage systems, and integrated healthcare services would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit can facilitate business growth in the healthcare technology space, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative service delivery in the East Berkshire region. ## Notice NHS East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group is commissioning Ophthalmology Referral Refinement (Clinical Triage) Services. The purpose of the Ophthalmology Referral Refinement Clinical Triage Service is to provide an electronic entry point into eye care services, using technology to integrate ophthalmology services across primary, community and secondary care, whilst promoting an efficient and clinically effective eye care service for our population in East Berkshire. This service will be the central point for eye care referrals, with clinicians using this platform to triage/review and issue management plans (where required) that will instruct onward care. This ophthalmology referral platform will be capable of receiving diagnostic imaging, including OCT, that can be manipulated on review and stored in accordance with the Department of Health-Records Management NHS Code of Practice 2006. The key features of the service will include: * Working with the local healthcare economy to help use technology and innovation, improving pathway efficiencies and patient choice. * Enabling the system to efficiently and effectively treat the eye care needs of our populations in the right place, first time. * Provide in-depth epidemiology analysis of referral information. * Provide an approved reliable electronic platform demonstrated to be capable of working with primary, community and secondary care IT environments that supports the delivery of a remote clinical triage service, enabling a seamless transfer of referral. The anticipated contract start date will be 1st February 2019. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend by a further 2 years. The annual value of the contract is PS 82,707. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Expressions of interest, including completed ITT responses must be received by 12 noon on the 20.09.2018. Further information regarding this requirement, including a copy of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be found on our e-procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c0abee7-d198-47a5-b267-094fbeddd65a | | 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 | 21 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £248,000 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2018 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c0abee7-d198-47a5-b267-094fbeddd65a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c0abee7-d198-47a5-b267-094fbeddd65a 21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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