--- title: "NHSE643 - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033b62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033b62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033b62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033b62.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE" published: "2022-05-19" --- # NHSE643 - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033b62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033b62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033b62.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is planning a tender for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement North East and Yorkshire. This procurement process focuses on health and social work services in specific areas, including North of Tyne & Gateshead, West Riding & Craven, and Leeds & Mid Yorkshire. The Request for Information (RFI) documentation will be accessible from 19th May 2022 on the Intend Portal, with a response deadline set for 12 noon on 3rd June 2022. This opportunity presents a significant prospect for providers in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in diabetic eye care. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in screening programmes and community health services will be well-placed to engage in this tender process. The engagement aims to inform future service models, making it crucial for potential bidders to actively participate and contribute feedback that could influence commissioning decisions. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement North East and Yorkshire to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for the tender of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service in the following areas: * North of Tyne & Gateshead * West Riding & Craven * Leeds & Mid Yorkshire The Contracting Authority would like to gather soft intelligence from the market and are publishing a Request for Information (RFI) for each lot. The RFI and further documentation including a draft service specification will be available on the Intend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home from Thursday 19th May 2022 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon Friday 3rd June 2022. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the Intend Portal. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the Intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home . North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend) (e-Tendering system) to manage this market engagement exercise and communicate with potential bidders in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended). It is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should you have any queries, or you are having problems registering please contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m. ### Lot Information West Riding & Craven North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement North East and Yorkshire to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for the tender of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service in the following areas: * North of Tyne & Gateshead * West Riding & Craven * Leeds & Mid Yorkshire The Contracting Authority would like to gather soft intelligence from the market and are publishing a Request for Information (RFI) for each lot. The RFI and further documentation including a draft service specification will be available on the Intend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home from Thursday 19th May 2022 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon Friday 3rd June 2022. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the Intend Portal. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the Intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home . North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend) (e-Tendering system) to manage this market engagement exercise and communicate with potential bidders in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended). It is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should you have any queries, or you are having problems registering please contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Leeds & Mid Yorkshire North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement North East and Yorkshire to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for the tender of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service in the following areas: * North of Tyne & Gateshead * West Riding & Craven * Leeds & Mid Yorkshire The Contracting Authority would like to gather soft intelligence from the market and are publishing a Request for Information (RFI) for each lot. The RFI and further documentation including a draft service specification will be available on the Intend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home from Thursday 19th May 2022 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon Friday 3rd June 2022. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the Intend Portal. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the Intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home . North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend) (e-Tendering system) to manage this market engagement exercise and communicate with potential bidders in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended). It is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should you have any queries, or you are having problems registering please contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m. North of Tyne & Gateshead North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement North East and Yorkshire to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for the tender of a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service in the following areas: * North of Tyne & Gateshead * West Riding & Craven * Leeds & Mid Yorkshire The Contracting Authority would like to gather soft intelligence from the market and are publishing a Request for Information (RFI) for each lot. The RFI and further documentation including a draft service specification will be available on the Intend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home from Thursday 19th May 2022 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon Friday 3rd June 2022. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the Intend Portal. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the Intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home . North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend) (e-Tendering system) to manage this market engagement exercise and communicate with potential bidders in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended). It is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should you have any queries, or you are having problems registering please contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013501-2022 | | 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 | 19 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 May 2022 at 15:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013501-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home - https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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