Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement Eye Care Accreditation - NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB
Reference number
NW202450
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering Ophthalmology Services across NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB.
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 specifications to help inform any future accreditation process. Potential providers interested in this service are requested to complete the soft market testing questionnaire.
Ophthalmology Services include:
Ophthalmology Overarching Specification
Ophthalmology Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
Proposed Norfolk and Waveney Glaucoma Service Pathway
Ophthalmology Medical Retina Service
In addition and for information only
GIRFT AMD Pathway
GIRFT DMO Pathway
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-002041
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.2.4.1
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The aim of this service is to provide Ophthalmology services across Norfolk and Waveney, The Commissioners are keen to receive feedback on any aspect of the proposed servicespecifications and pathways included. We are particularly interested in ifyou believe the proposed services are workable in practice, if you agree with the inclusioncriteria and exclusion criteria for all potential providers (particularly for medical retina), andif you feel the proposed services meet the needs of the local population.The overarching ophthalmology service specification (Document A) outlines the expectationsfor any consultant-led Eye Care service and must be read in conjunction with the relevantsubspecialty service specifications (Document B & D).The intention of Norfolk & Waveney ICB is to commission these services via provideraccreditation in line with the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award B for both NHS andIndependent Sector providers.The aim of this Expression of Interest is to;1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity;2. support the ICB decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable);3. to help define the future service approach, model and timelines;4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above.A further advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent process if you choose not to respond to this market testing process, but the Commissioner wishes to understand your views. The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 17:00 hours on 31st January 2024. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB’s procurement obligations under the Provider Selection Regime.
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The aim of this service is to provide Ophthalmology services across Norfolk and Waveney, The Commissioners are keen to receive feedback on any aspect of the proposed servicespecifications and pathways included. We are particularly interested in ifyou believe the proposed services are workable in practice, if you agree with the inclusioncriteria and exclusion criteria for all potential providers (particularly for medical retina), andif you feel the proposed services meet the needs of the local population.The overarching ophthalmology service specification (Document A) outlines the expectationsfor any consultant-led Eye Care service and must be read in conjunction with the relevantsubspecialty service specifications (Document B & D).The intention of Norfolk & Waveney ICB is to commission these services via provideraccreditation in line with the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award B for both NHS andIndependent Sector providers.The aim of this Expression of Interest is to;1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity;2. support the ICB decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable);3. to help define the future service approach, model and timelines;4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above.A further advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent process if you choose not to respond to this market testing process, but the Commissioner wishes to understand your views. The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 23:59 hours on 18th February 2024. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB’s procurement obligations under the Provider Selection Regime.