Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board
120 The Broadway
Wimbledon
SW19 1RH
Contact
Simon Robison
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23024942
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Ophthalmology Services - Market Engagement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) is currently developing their service specifications and contracting process for the Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services across the whole of South West London.
There are two key elements in this pathway for which SWL ICB is looking to commission an appropriate provider; a community eyecare service to manage and deliver minor eyecare services in community and primary care optometry, and a secondary care single point of referral.
This market engagement exercise seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Services.
This exercise and any subsequent responses are in no way legally binding on any party.
Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform the Relevant Authority as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement.
The Market Engagement Questionnaire and current Draft Service Specifications can be downloaded from SAP Ariba Portal at the below link:
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23024942
Please return your completed MEQ through the Portal no later than 12:00 midday on Friday 02 May 2025.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SWL Ophthalmology Community Eyecare Services (CES)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) is currently developing their service specifications and contracting process for the Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services across the whole of South West London.
There are two key elements in this pathway for which SWL ICB is looking to commission an appropriate provider. Lot 1 is for a community eyecare service to manage and deliver minor eyecare services in community and primary care optometry.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SWL Ophthalmology Single Point of Referral Management System (SPoR)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) is currently developing their service specifications and contracting process for the Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services across the whole of South West London.
There are two key elements in this pathway for which SWL ICB is looking to commission an appropriate provider. Lot 2 is for a secondary care single point of referral (SPoR) management system.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 June 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No