--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services for DDCCG" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030c84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030c84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c84.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2022-01-18" --- # Expressions of Interest for Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services for DDCCG Buyer: NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030c84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c84.json) ## Summary NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services, as part of a planned procurement process. The opportunity is classified under health services and aims to optimise delivery models for ophthalmology care in Derbyshire, UK. Interested providers should submit their EOIs by 17:00 on 18th February 2022. This exercise serves to inform the CCG's future commissioning decisions and invites market feedback while providing visibility of the upcoming procurement opportunity. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology services. Companies specialising in minor eye conditions, glaucoma monitoring, and cataract surgery, among other related areas, will find this EOI particularly relevant. Engaging with this market testing exercise allows potential providers to showcase their capabilities and contribute to shaping the commissioning approach, thereby fostering business growth in the NHS landscape. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering Ophthalmology Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering Ophthalmology Services. DDCCG have reviewed existing Community Ophthalmology Services. Currently services are delivered though Enhanced Services with a range of individual providers. The CCG has worked collaboratively with its two main acute Trusts, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT (CRH) and University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS FT (UHDB) and the Local Optical Committee to develop associated pathways, to help release capacity and better utilise existing workforce in hospital and primary care alike. The services aim to reduce inappropriate activity in Hospital Eye Services and ensure patients receive care by the most appropriate clinical service, in a timely manner, as close to home as possible. The current model of commissioning may not be the most efficient model for the delivery of services and therefore the CCG is considering alternative models, one being a singular contracted provider model. The services this notice relates to are: * Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) * Glaucoma Repeat Readings & Monitoring Service for Stable OHT & COAG patients * Pre and Post-Operative Cataract Service * Community Triage and Treatment Service Full descriptions and details of contract length and values of these services can be found within Document A. Document A and the Service Specification are included within both the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply (access link provided below) and this advert. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. To inform the CCG's decision-making process for the future commissioning of the Ophthalmology Services 3. To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach and; 4. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver maintain and strengthen services across Derbyshire as illustrated above. 5. To invite feedback from potential providers/the market on the service specifications If you wish to express an interest, please register on the EU Supply Portal. The EU supply link is https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ref ID no. 48556 Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about your organisation's details and interest in providing the services. Bidders who have expressed an interest in this soft market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 17:00hrs on 18th February 2022. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001515-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 17:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001515-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ - https://www.derbyandderbyshireccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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