Contract

NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme London Region

  • NHS England

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract award notice)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-033176

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03e155

Published 15 October 2024, 3:14pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS England

Quarry House, Quarry Hill

Leeds

LS2 7UE

Contact

Khadijah Yasmin

Email

khadijah.yasmin@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

NHS Organisation Data Service

Y56

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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

NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme London Region

Reference number

PRJ1238

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The award notice concerns the procurement of 5 Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to deliver screening to the eligible populations of North West London (Lot 1), North Central London (Lot 2), North East London (Lot 3), South East London (Lot 4), and South West London (Lot 5).

The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes registered with, or eligible to be registered with, a GP in the lot area as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces.

The aim 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.

This will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based service that:

•Identifies the eligible population and ensures effective delivery with maximum coverage.

•Is safe, effective, high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured.

•Leads to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes.

•Is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent and qualified clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing continuing medical education, continuous professional development and quality assurance schemes.

•Has audit embedded in the service.

•Works effectively with other stakeholders to ensure the care pathway is smooth and efficient.

There are 3 key elements of service delivery, namely:

•Call/recall for all people with diabetes invited for routine digital screening; this is currently undertaken on an annual basis, but screening intervals are likely to extend to 2 years for people at low risk during the contract term, in line with national guidance.

•Digital surveillance where individuals need more frequent screening.

•Slit lamp bio-microscopy (SLB) for those individuals where normal photography is inappropriate (e.g. those having cataracts).

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) does not form part of this Contract at this time, though this position may change over the life of the contract in line with national guidance.

The Contract term will be 5 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The Contracts are due to commence on 01/07/2024.

The 7-year estimated contract values, based on predicted activity levels, are:

Lot 1 = £33,703,069, Lot 2 = £18,930,476, Lot 3 = £28,062,012, Lot 4 = £21,533,552, Lot 5 = £18,120,336

Please note, the full indicative contract values per each financial year can be found in the tender documentation.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £124,030,876

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North West London

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS England (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority")was seeking to re-commission 5 Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to deliver screening to the eligible populations of North West London (Lot 1), North Central London (Lot 2), North East London (Lot 3), South East London (Lot 4), and South West London (Lot 5).

The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes registered with, or eligible to be registered with, a GP in the lot area as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces.

The aim 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North Central London

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS England (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") was seeking to re-commission 5 Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to deliver screening to the eligible populations of North West London (Lot 1), North Central London (Lot 2), North East London (Lot 3), South East London (Lot 4), and South West London (Lot 5).

The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes registered with, or eligible to be registered with, a GP in the lot area as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces.

The aim 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North East London

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS England (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") was seeking to re-commission 5 Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to deliver screening to the eligible populations of North West London (Lot 1), North Central London (Lot 2), North East London (Lot 3), South East London (Lot 4), and South West London (Lot 5).

The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes registered with, or eligible to be registered with, a GP in the lot area as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces.

The aim 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South East London

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS England (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") was seeking to re-commission 5 Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to deliver screening to the eligible populations of North West London (Lot 1), North Central London (Lot 2), North East London (Lot 3), South East London (Lot 4), and South West London (Lot 5).

The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes registered with, or eligible to be registered with, a GP in the lot area as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces.

The aim 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South West London

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS England (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") was seeking to re-commission 5 Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to deliver screening to the eligible populations of North West London (Lot 1), North Central London (Lot 2), North East London (Lot 3), South East London (Lot 4), and South West London (Lot 5).

The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes registered with, or eligible to be registered with, a GP in the lot area as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces.

The aim 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.


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: 2023/S 000-020027


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

North West London

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

InHealth Intelligence Limited

Beechwood Hall, Kingsmead Road

High Wycombe

HP11 1JL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

03257228

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £32,719,770


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

North Central London

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way,

London,

N18 1QX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £18,384,296


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

North East London

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £28,017,330


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

South East London

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £20,912,350


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

South West London

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

NEC Software Solutions UK Limited

BizSpace, 1st Floor, iMex Centre, 575-599 Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead,

Hertfordshire

HP2 7DX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

09297203

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £17,124,945


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Contract values are based on 24/25 excluding 2.93% uplift for AfC.