--- title: "Ophthalmology Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-01-10" --- # Ophthalmology Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef815201-6697-4f7e-9072-0ec8ebcf1042.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for additional outpatient capacity in its Ophthalmology services, specifically targeting clinical assessment, diagnostics, treatment, ongoing management, onward referral, and discharge services. The primary focus is to enhance care for Glaucoma patients, with an estimated need for around 40 additional patients per month. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a supplier engagement event scheduled for the morning of 7th February 2017. Interested providers should ensure they meet the engagement end date of 23rd February 2018 for any inquiries related to the procurement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialised in Ophthalmology and outpatient care. Companies that can provide innovative healthcare solutions, high-quality service delivery, and patient-centred care would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust could not only enhance service offerings but also expand market presence in the West Midlands region. ## Notice University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is considering procuring additional outpatient capacity for its Ophthalmology speciality. The current thinking is that additional capacity is required for the following elements of the care pathway: * Clinical Assessment; * Diagnostics; * Treatment/Ongoing management; * Onward referral; Discharge. Additional outpatient capacity is required in the main for Glaucoma patients, approximately 40 per month. The procurement exercise aims to award one contract for the additional capacity for 12 months, with an optional 12 month extension. The service should enable the delivery of: * Responsive and patient centred care * High quality and safe care * Services which enable patients to choose a location convenient to them Prior to any future procurement process, UHB wish to engage with interested providers to present the service model for the contract and give them an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification where necessary. Accordingly potential providers of additional capacity are invited to attend a supplier engagement event to be held on the morning of Tuesday 7th February 2017. The event will also provide the opportunity for providers to express their thoughts on how Ophthalmology services might be delivered longer term to best benefit our patients, and to understand what different providers may have to offer in terms of service development, ideas and innovation. To register for the supplier engagement event please provide a maximum of two attendee details, your supplier name and contact information by following the instructions below. Additional information: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (There is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fee8b5f-6894-4c27-9937-90fc0bf91a00 | | 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 | 10 Jan 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2017 at 16:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fee8b5f-6894-4c27-9937-90fc0bf91a00 - 10 Jan 2017 at 16:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fee8b5f-6894-4c27-9937-90fc0bf91a00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fee8b5f-6894-4c27-9937-90fc0bf91a00 10th January 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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