Market Engagement Eye Care Accreditation - NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB

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The aim of this service is to provide Ophthalmology services across Norfolk and Waveney, The Commissioners are keen to receive feedback on any aspect of the proposed servicespecifications and pathways included. We are particularly interested in ifyou believe the proposed services are workable in practice, if you agree with the inclusioncriteria and exclusion criteria for all potential providers (particularly for medical retina), andif you feel the proposed services meet the needs of the local population.The overarching ophthalmology service specification (Document A) outlines the expectationsfor any consultant-led Eye Care service and must be read in conjunction with the relevantsubspecialty service specifications (Document B & D).The intention of Norfolk & Waveney ICB is to commission these services via provideraccreditation in line with the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award B for both NHS andIndependent Sector providers.The aim of this Expression of Interest is to;1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity;2. support the ICB decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable);3. to help define the future service approach, model and timelines;4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above.A further advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent process if you choose not to respond to this market testing process, but the Commissioner wishes to understand your views. The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 17:00 23:59 hours on 31st January 18th February 2024. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB’s procurement obligations under the Provider Selection Regime.