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The NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is seeking to procure a Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service within Derby and Derbyshire. This service, outlined under a Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process, involves the provision of health services classified under CPV code 85100000. The procurement follows an open procedure and is managed by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU.
The tender stage is currently active with submissions to be made by 19th February 2026. The contract is valued at £4,257,000 and set to begin on 2nd November 2026, running initially for 3 years and 5 months, with an option to extend for up to another 1 year and 7 months. Services will be delivered across the region including locations in Chesterfield and Derby City Centre, as well as virtually for certain areas.
This tender presents notable business opportunities for companies specialising in health services, specifically those with expertise in ophthalmology. The structured nature of the procurement process allows organisations with a strong track record in delivering community healthcare services to compete effectively. Businesses that can ensure cost-efficient service delivery within the established affordability thresholds are particularly well-suited for this contract.
By participating in this tender, businesses can significantly contribute to expanding healthcare delivery capabilities in Derby and Derbyshire, while also leveraging the opportunity to grow and enhance their service portfolios within the NHS framework.
NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission the provision of a Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment services across the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) footprint. <br/><br/>The 'Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service' will comprise of 2 elements covering the DDICB area:<br/><br/>* Community Triage & Treatment Service based in the north and south - for the north, based in one or more locations of which at least one is in the centre of Chesterfield and for the south, based in one or more locations of which at least one is in Derby City centre. This element of The Service includes: desktop triage (administrative and clinical triage), assessment and treatment according to pathways/guidance within The Service, or onward referral to Hospital Eye Services (HES)/other provider for patients' ongoing treatment needs.<br/><br/>* A virtual triage service for the High Peak and Glossop areas - no specific base is required as this is a virtual service. This element of the service includes: desktop (virtual administrative and clinical) triage and onward referral to commissioned community providers for assessment, and treatment or onward referral to HES/other provider for patients' ongoing treatment needs.<br/><br/>The contract will commence 2nd November 2026 for an initial term of 3 years and 5 months with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 1 year and 7 months. It is important to note that this procurement includes an affordability threshold. Any bids exceeding the thresholds will be disqualified from the process. Please see published ITT documentation for further information regarding this.<br/><br/>Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on Atamis.<br/><br/>To access the documentation please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C405199: Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage & Treatment Service<br/><br/>Atamis link = https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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