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title: "Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)"
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# Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc88a17a-8c10-4694-8bb7-b23885cc0f6f

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), representing NHS England for the Lancashire and South Cumbria region, has successfully completed the procurement process for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP). This initiative, with a total contract value of £11,266,700, focuses on health and social work services and is set within the North West of England, specifically excluding the West Lancashire CCG footprint. The open procurement method allowed potential suppliers to compete, culminating in the award on 10th October 2018, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2019 and running through to 31st March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health service provision, particularly those that specialise in screening and related healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to participate, given the nature of the service and the openness of the procurement process. Engaging in this contract could enable innovative healthcare firms to expand their reach and services within the public sector, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their competitive edge in the regional market.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England (Lancashire and South Cumbria) whowish to commission Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, within the locality of Lancashire (Excluding West Lancashire CCG Footprint).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce62aa9a-7907-4ff6-80df-520cf6f33855 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,266,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,266,700 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA) |
| Locality | PRESTON, LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce62aa9a-7907-4ff6-80df-520cf6f33855

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce62aa9a-7907-4ff6-80df-520cf6f33855
  12th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155634
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.england.nhs.net

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