Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-5095-7281-8e3b-4ecdc58cfb9e/provision-of-diabetic-eye-screen-services-for-berkshire awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Diabetic Eye Screen Services for Berkshire [NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 31 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS England South (South Central) (the Commissioner) sought to commission a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme service for patients in the Berkshire area. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners'. The Commissioner was looking for a single provider to deliver a high quality service across the Berkshire area. The aim of the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (NDESP) 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 screening programme will operate a 12 month screening interval for all people with diabetes invited for routine digital screening according to NDESP Guidance, unless advised to alter by the NHS Screening programmes. Programmes should not operate recall intervals of less than 12 months as part of the routine screening programme. The Commissioners sought suitably qualified and experienced providers from third sector and social enterprise organisations, private or NHS to provide the NDESP to patients living and registered in the Berkshire area. The services aim will be achieved by delivering evidence-based, population-based screening programmes that: • Identifies the eligible population and ensures effective delivery with maximum coverage. • Are safe, effective, of a high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured. • Lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes. • Are delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent, and qualified, clinical and non-clinical staffs who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing CME, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes. • Have audit embedded in the service The contract duration will be 4 years - the Berkshire contract will commence on 1st April 2018. The contract will expire on 31st March 2022 subject to the option to extend for a further 12 months. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/921b873d-403a-48d7-b62c-745c1294c815) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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