Cataract Service Accreditation: North East Essex

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NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB are inviting eligible providers of cataract services to respond to their accreditation process for the North East Essex area. This accreditation is being undertaken as part of the national NHS Choice Framework, as such the ICB will be offering zero value contracts to any provider passing the accreditation process. Services that are accredited will be available to all ICBs nationally. The Contract will be for a term up until 31 August 2025, with the possibility of extending the term for a period of 12 additional months (1 year) beyond the initial contracted duration by agreement between the Authority and the Applicant. The contract will initially be zero value and paid according to work undertaken and validated through the secondary uses service (SUS). After the first year the Authority may agree an Expected Annual Contract Value based which will be adjusted according to activity undertaken. The Commissioners are using the In-tend e-tendering portal to conduct the accreditation process ('the e-Tendering Portal'). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed via the link below. All communications (including submission of Applications) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westsuffolkcommissioning/aspx/Home This notice is linked to Cataract Service Accreditation: North East Essex - Procurement reference - IT-216-97-WSCCG - 00000097 - Published date: 31 October 2023