Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes

North of England Commissioning Support is working for and on behalf of NHS England, Lancashire and Greater Manchester who propose to procure Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes in the following lots:

Lot 1: Central and East Lancashire

Lot 2: North Lancashire and Fylde Coast

The Programmes will aim to reduce the risk of sight loss amongst eligible people with diabetes by the prompt identification and prompt onward referral for effective treatment if necessary of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, at the appropriate stage during the disease process.

The basic principles of the open procurement route will be forwarded for this procurement to test the capacity, capability and technical competence of Tenderers in accordance with Part B regime of The Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended). Regulation 120 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for a temporary exemption for NHS healthcare procurements before 18th April 2016.

NECS is utilising an electronic tendering system to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers.

Express an Interest:

To express an interest in tendering for this service, and (if you have not already done so) please register on the electronic tendering portal, which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/necs.

Once registered, you will be able to view details of the tender opportunity by selecting the "Tenders" tab, and then selecting "Current", scroll down through the tender lists until you come to "Invitation to Tender for Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes for Central and East Lancashire and North Lancashire and Fylde". To view further information on this specific tender opportunity, click the button marked "View Details". From this area, you will be able to express your interest in this tender opportunity by selecting the button marked "Express Interest".

Please note that it is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection.

If you require further assistance, a help guide can be found on the portal by clicking on the tab marked "Guidance for Suppliers". Alternatively, (should potential providers have any queries) a dedicated helpdesk is available and can be contacted on 0844 2728810 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm or email: support@in-tend.co.uk.

The closing date for submission of tenders is 10:00 am on 20 January 2016.