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title: "National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme"
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# National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3ed2de1-a7b0-4cc9-854a-50644ab6013e

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for the National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, valued at £162,281.52. This award, made to NEC Software Solutions, falls under the eye care products and corrective lenses industry category. The contract commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2024, with the procurement method being selective and executed through a framework agreement. The location of the services will be in the North East region of England. The procurement process reached its end on 1st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in eye care and diagnostic solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge in delivering such healthcare initiatives. The successful implementation of the diabetic eye screening programme underscores the need for innovative healthcare solutions, creating potential avenues for growth and partnership within the public sector.

## Notice

CDD Services on behalf of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have made a direct award for the requirement of the national diabetic eye screening programme to the supplier NEC Software Solutions. The diabetic eye screening programme is key for the early detection of sight threatening conditions, for example, retinopathy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2eb8539-ff4c-4b50-ba5c-d11451a7a05a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,281 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,281 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2eb8539-ff4c-4b50-ba5c-d11451a7a05a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2eb8539-ff4c-4b50-ba5c-d11451a7a05a
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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