Published date: 2 August 2017

This notice was replaced on 28 August 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 28 August 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Ophthalmologist services - 85121281

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£850,000 to £950,000

Procurement reference

PR001952

Published date

2 August 2017

Closing date

31 August 2017

Contract start date

1 November 2017

Contract end date

31 October 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The NHS Northern Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG) covers three geographical localities (Northern, Eastern & Western). There will be two services in this opportunity to be covered under one contract; Glaucoma services for the Western locality only and an Intra-Ocular Pressure Referral Refinement service the covers the whole CCG footprint.

Glaucoma Services.

The OHT & suspect COAG monitoring service available and to be provided to all persons who are identified as meeting the acceptance criteria, and are registered with a GP Practice in the Western Locality of NEW Devon CCG. . The locality is based around Plymouth, Tavistock and South Hams and consists of 42 practices covering a population of 260,000 people.

Chronic open angle glaucoma (COAG) is a common and potentially blinding condition. It is usually asymptomatic until advanced and many people will be unaware there is a problem with their eyes until severe visual damage has occurred. Ocular hypertension (OHT) is a major risk factor for developing COAG, although COAG can occur with or without raised eye pressure.

The key outcomes that the service will deliver are:
• a safe, convenient and accessible service to patients
• a quality service reflected by excellent results from patient feedback
• a choice of Provider and appointment dates/times for patients

Intra-Ocular Pressure Referral Refinement service.
The Intra-Ocular Pressure Referral Refinement service available and to be provided to all persons who are identified as meeting the acceptance criteria, and are registered with a NEW Devon CCG GP Practice.
The key outcomes that the service will deliver are:
• a safe, convenient and accessible service to patients
• a quality service reflected by excellent results from patient feedback


Please note that these services are inclusive of the administration requirement as set out in the service specifications. There is also a document of additional information that will be made available for viewing in the tender pack.

More information

Links

Additional text

To view the tender pack please register your interest at the following link:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

OJEU Reference: 2017-106909

About the buyer

Address

Pomona House,
Oak View Close
Torquay
TQ2 7FF
England

Email

swcsu.clinical.procurement@nhs.net