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title: "Newmedica - Supplier Accreditation for Glaucoma on behalf of Frimley Integrated Care Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049da1"
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# Newmedica - Supplier Accreditation for Glaucoma on behalf of Frimley Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049da1

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## Summary

The NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed the procurement process and awarded a contract to New Medical Systems Ltd for providing Glaucoma services. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following direct award process B and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024, with an initial term of three years and an optional extension of up to one year. The procurement was managed by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the commissioner. The main industry category for this procurement is health services and the geographic focus is on Frimley, United Kingdom (UKJ37).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses specialising in ophthalmology and Glaucoma treatments. Companies that offer a high standard of quality and safety in their services, alongside a patient-centred approach, will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract calls for extensive collaboration with primary care providers and optometrists, ensuring comprehensive and timely patient care, thus opening doors for businesses adept at integrated care delivery. The strategic alignment with NICE guidelines and the emphasis on delivering both medical and surgical treatment options also underscore the potential for businesses with innovative medical solutions in ophthalmology to expand their services.

## Notice

NHS Frimley ICB is commissioning Glaucoma services to ensure that supply meets the demands of our ageing population, that Service Users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local comprehensive ophthalmology services. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to New Medical Systems Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The initial contract term is 3 years with an optional extension of up to 1 year. The three-year contract period commenced on the 1st September 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB commissions Glaucoma surgery services to ensure that supply meets the demands of our ageing population, that Service Users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local comprehensive ophthalmology services. Patient Referral and Access The service would be expected to: * All referrals for Ophthalmology treatment must be referred through the triage hub in areas where one exists. Referrals from any other source are not to be accepted unless there is no triage hub available * In the absence of a triage hub, accept referrals from primary care via e-RS or directly from Optometrists. This may include working with Optometrists to ensure quality and appropriateness of referrals. * Work proactively with providers across the ICS to support the delivery of the 18 week referral to treatment standard. * Comply with all national NHS submissions such as WLMDS (clinical validation of surgical waiting lists). Overview of service A Glaucoma service is required to deliver the following services across a patient pathway (this list is not exhaustive). Assessment, treatment options offered and provided, including surgical interventions, must be compliant with 2022 NICE Guidance. * A first outpatient appointment to diagnose COAG and related conditions using all recommended tests. * - Deliver assessments according to standard practice guidance, develop a treatment plan and prescribe recommended medicines, if appropriate. * - Support patient decision making by providing information on risks and benefits of treatment options. * - If required and the patient consents, refer for surgery or laser treatment, and deliver that treatment option. * - Offer and deliver OHT treatment options to patients according to NICE criteria. Treatments include: 360deg selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and medical treatments. * - Offer and deliver surgical treatment options for COAG including but not limited to: trabeculectomy, trabeculotomy, viscocanalostomy, deep sclerectomy, trabecular stent bypass, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries and cataract surgery. * - Deliver pre-operative assessment, surgical procedure, and aftercare. * - Reassess COAG, suspected COAG and OHT patients according to NICE guidelines, applying the recommended time between assessments. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to New Medical Systems Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The initial contract term is 3 years with an optional extension of up to 1 year. The three-year contract period will commence on the 1st September 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: Optional 1 year extension.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process B. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030608-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WINDSOR |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL4 3DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Old Windsor |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ37 North Hampshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030608-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.frimley.icb.nhs.uk

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