Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The National Health Service Commissioning Board (which uses the operational name “NHS England”)
NHS England – Midlands, 23 Stephenson Street
Birmingham
B2 4BJ
Contact
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu
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 Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Birmingham (DESP), Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands)
Reference number
AG20062
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England - Midlands (the Commissioner) invited suitably qualified providers to deliver a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country (West Midlands).
The contract (NHS Standard) will start on 1st October 2022 and will run for a duration of 5 years (initial period). The Commissioner has the option to extend for up to a further 2 years making a possible maximum contract duration of 7 years.
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 will align 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £27,993,351
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG32 - Solihull
- UKG31 - Birmingham
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service will undertake and perform the following objectives:
• 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 DESP programme 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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the “Regulations ”). The Services was procured as “Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services” and AGCSU is bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-028037
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Qualification Questions
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 July 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Health Intelligence Limited
Beechwood Hall, Kingsmead Road
High Wycombe
HP11 1JL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £27,993,351
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
Country
United Kingdom