NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme London Region

N E L Commissioning Support Unit · awarded 15 October 2024 · delivered in London

Who

Buyer	N E L Commissioning Support Unit LONDON
Supplier	NEC Software Solutions UK Limited
Category	services
Classification	Health and social work services CPV 85000000
Notice published	15 October 2024

What it is for

NHS England (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") is seeking to re-commission 5 Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes (DESP) to deliver screening to the eligible populations of North West London (Lot 1), North Central London (Lot 2), North East London (Lot 3), South East London (Lot 4), and South West London (Lot 5). The eligible population includes patients over the age of 12 diagnosed with diabetes registered with, or eligible to be registered with, a GP in the lot area as well as individuals within prisons, secure units and the armed forces. The aim of the DESP 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 will be achieved by delivering an evidence-based service that: •Identifies the eligible population and ensures effective delivery with maximum coverage. •Is safe, effective, high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured. •Leads to earlier detection, appropriate referral, effective treatment and improved outcomes. •Is delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent and qualified clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognised ongoing continuing medical education, continuous professional development and quality assurance schemes. •Has audit embedded in the service. •Works effectively with other stakeholders to ensure the care pathway is smooth and efficient. There are 3 key elements of service delivery, namely: •Call/recall for all people with diabetes invited for routine digital screening; this is currently undertaken on an annual basis, but screening intervals are likely to extend to 2 years for people at low risk during the contract…

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