II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG32
UKG31
UKG3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Commissioners across NHS England and NHS Improvement – Midlands are looking to procure DESP provision in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands).
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 being commissioned should be aligned 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.
The service will need to undertake and perform the following objectives in order to meet the commissioning and service specification requirements:
• 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 successful bidder will need to demonstrate that they can deliver services of a continuously high-quality. Keeping in line with the vision set out in the NHS long term plan;
• improve public health outcomes and reduce health inequalities,
• contribute to a more sustainable public health, health and care system.
The DESP programme also 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.’
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
7 224 525.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 21
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information and the ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu. The project reference is 41471. Please note the deadline for ITT submissions is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 12 January 2021.