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NHS England South East (NHSE) sought to commission a Provider(s) which had the capability and capacity to deliver Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) across the South East region, in line with the specified requirements.
The procurement was divided into 5 lots within the South East as follows:
Lot 1: Kent and Medway (ICB footprint)
Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands (ICB footprint)
Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW (ICB footprint)
Lot 4: Berkshire (Local Authority) and Frimley (ICB footprint)
Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (Local Authority footprint)
Providers were able to bid for one or all Lots.
Contracts are for a term of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025.
The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes and registered with, or eligible to be registered with a GP, as well as individuals within prisons, secure units, and the armed forces.
The aim of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme 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 should be achieved by delivering an evidence-based service that:
There are three key elements of service delivery, namely:
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will be introduced into the programme across England in line with national guidance.
The total contract values for the 5 year initial term were advertised as follows:
Lot 1: Kent and Medway - £17,755,303
Lot 2: Surrey Heartlands - £8,084,825
Lot 3: Hampshire and IOW - £16,695,800
Lot 4: Berkshire and Frimley - £11,311,121
Lot 5: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire - £9,927,015
This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InHealth Intelligence Limited | 03257228 | ~£63,774,064 estimated from lot values | 5 lots Kent and Medway · Surrey Heartlands · Hampshire and Isle of Wight · Berkshire & Frimley · Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire | - |
This procurement was divided into 5 lots, each awarded separately. 15 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Kent and Medway 2,880 days (≈7.9 yrs) | £17,755,303 £16,815,307 initial term | 3 | active | |
| Lot 2 Surrey Heartlands 2,880 days (≈7.9 yrs) | £8,084,825 £7,656,783 initial term | 3 | active | |
| Lot 3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight 2,880 days (≈7.9 yrs) | £16,695,800 £15,811,901 initial term | 3 | active | |
| Lot 4 Berkshire & Frimley 2,880 days (≈7.9 yrs) | £11,311,121 £10,712,264 initial term | 3 | active | |
| Lot 5 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire 2,880 days (≈7.9 yrs) | £9,927,015 £9,401,519 initial term | 3 | active |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £318,518,533 in 1,603 payments (over £25k) from NHS England (2014-04-30 to 2024-12-31). View full payment history →
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The contract award date for these contracts is 22nd October 2024. The contract period for these contracts is 5 years, the contract start date is 1st April 2025 and the contract end date is 31st March 2030. The parties will also have the option to extend the contract for a further 3 years, with mutual agreement
The total awarded contract value of the contract are as follows:
Lot 1 - Kent and Medway: £16,815,307
Lot 2 - Surrey: £7,656,783
Lot 3 - HIOW: £15,811,901
Lot 4 - Berkshire & Frimley: £10,712,264
Lot 5 - Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire: £9,401,519
Overall total contract value: £60,397,774
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
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