--- title: "Expressions of Interest for the provision of Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abe5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05abe5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05abe5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05abe5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-10-09" --- # Expressions of Interest for the provision of Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service Buyer: NHS DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abe5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05abe5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05abe5.json) ## Summary NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement for the provision of Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Services across Derby and Derbyshire. This procurement is in the planning stage with a focus on health services within the region UKF1. The estimated contract value is £3,750,000 over a potential term of up to five years. Expressions of Interest are invited from qualified providers by 17:00 on 24th October 2025 to assess market capacity and capability. The service will be split into two main components: a Community Triage & Treatment Service with locations in Derby and Chesterfield, and a virtual service for the High Peak and Glossop areas. A further notice is expected on 15th December 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology services. Companies with experience in managing community-based health services or virtual health services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential providers can leverage this opportunity to solidify their presence in the health services market within Derbyshire, either as a single provider or a lead provider managing a network. Business growth can be achieved through the delivery of innovative solutions that align with the strategic objectives of NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, especially in efficiently managing high referral volumes and integrating treatment services within community settings. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering the Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service. The Commissioners are inviting the market to express their interest in the future delivery of these services and seeking feedback from the market on the proposed service specification to help inform future commissioning approaches. Potential providers interested in this service are requested to complete the soft market testing questionnaire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of this expression of interest is to assess the markets interest, capacity and capability of delivering the provision of Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment services across the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) footprint. The ICB's preference is for a single / lead provider model, with locations both in the north and south of Derbyshire, to manage patients in a Community setting. The 'Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service' will comprise of 2 elements covering the DDICB area: * Community Triage & Treatment Service based in the north and south - for the north, based in one or more locations of which at least one is in the centre of Chesterfield and for the south, based in one or more locations of which at least one is in Derby City centre. This element of The Service includes: desktop triage, assessment and treatment according to pathways/guidance within The Service, or onward referral to Hospital Eye Services (HES)/other provider for patients' ongoing treatment needs. * A virtual triage service for the High Peak and Glossop areas - no specific base is required as this is a virtual service. This element of the service includes: desktop (virtual) triage and onward referral to commissioned community providers for assessment, and treatment or onward referral to HES/other provider for patients' ongoing treatment needs. There are approximately 14,000 referrals for triage and treat per year, and approximately 1,600 referrals for virtual triage High Peak and Glossop per year. It is currently anticipated the contract will be for a 3-year term with the ICB having an option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The estimated total contract value included in section II.1.5 is therefore based on a maximum 5-year contract term. The full descriptions and details of these services can be found within the published draft specification (available via the Atamis e-tendering portal on the link below). The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity 2. To inform the DDICB decision-making process for the potential future commissioning of the Community Ophthalmology Triage Services. 3. To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach. 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 in the draft service specification. 5. To invite feedback from potential providers/the market on the draft service specification. As part of this advert, and to facilitate the above, the commissioner will be requesting providers to complete and submit a market engagement questionnaire (available via the e-tendering portal). To register your expression of interest and to complete the questionnaire, please use the following link and Project reference: Link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Project Reference: C391738. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 17:00 on 24th October 2025. Please note, any and all information/documents that are made available as part of this engagement exercise is draft and subject to change. This Prior Information Notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Any future Procurement / Provider Selection Process conducted will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 will not apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063835-2025 | | 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 | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,750,000 | | 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 & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | 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 South | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 14:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063835-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/derbyshire-integrated-care-board/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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