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title: "Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Birmingham (DESP), Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands)"
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# Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Birmingham (DESP), Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands)

Buyer: THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (WHICH USES THE OPERATIONAL NAME “NHS ENGLAND”)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f4f2

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## Summary

The National Health Service Commissioning Board (NHS England) Midlands initiated a tender process titled "Provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Birmingham (DESP), Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands)" in the health services category. The aim is to reduce sight loss among diabetic individuals by identifying and treating diabetic retinopathy. The contract begins on 1st October 2022 and extends for up to 7 years. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit managed this procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers to deliver a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in the West Midlands area. Businesses offering health services or involved in diabetic care are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. The proposed contract has a significant value of £29,379,485 and the deadline for ITT submissions is 4th January 2022, offering potential growth prospects for eligible providers.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England - Midlands (the Commissioner) invited suitably qualified providers to deliver a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands). The contract (NHS Standard) will start on 1st October 2022 and will run for a duration of 5 years (initial period). The Commissioner has the option to extend for up to a further 2 years making a possible maximum contract duration of 7 years. The aims of the DESP is to reduce the risk of sight loss amongst people with diabetes by the prompt identification and effective treatment if necessary, of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, at the appropriate stage during the disease process. The Service will align to the National Diabetic Eye Screening Service Specification which aims to ensure a consistent and equitable approach across England, and to govern the provision and monitoring of the DESP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service will undertake and perform the following objectives: * Identify the eligible population and ensure effective delivery with maximum coverage. * Deliver safe, effective, high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. * Lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes. * Deliver and support thorough suitably trained, competent, and qualified, clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing continuing medical education (CME), continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes; as well as have regular audits embedded within the service. The DESP programme contributes to the public health outcomes framework which aims to improve and protect the nation's health and wellbeing and to improve the health of the poorest, fastest. Additional information: The Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations "). The Services was procured as "Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services" and AGCSU is bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027937-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,379,485 |
| Lots value | £29,379,485 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,993,351 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (WHICH USES THE OPERATIONAL NAME “NHS ENGLAND”) |
| Additional buyers | NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT - MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands, TLG31 Birmingham, TLG32 Solihull |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027937-2022
- 10 Dec 2021 at 12:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030806-2021
- 9 Nov 2021 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028037-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/

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