Published date: 1 June 2021

This notice was replaced on 2 August 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 2 August 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£0 to £310,000

Procurement reference

WCCGEOS1

Published date

1 June 2021

Closing date

17 June 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 August 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

NHS Wakefield CCG are seeking to commission additional providers to apply for this any qualified provider (AQP) tender process, subject to demonstrating compliance and competency against the specified criteria outlined in the specification, the successful provider(s) will deliver an Enhanced Optical Service to patients registered with a NHS Wakefield CCG GP Practice.

Provider(s) will be expected to sign the standard NHS contract, accepting all terms and conditions. The current contract for existing providers commenced on 1 April 2021. Existing providers need not apply, this process is for new providers and any accreditation will be for the remaining term of the contract up to 31 March 2022

It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded.

The Provider(s) must ensure the services delivered are located within the boundaries of Wakefield District and accessible to patients registered with Wakefield GPs.

The overarching aims for this service are:
- Improved access and choice to services for patients, closer to home / more convenience
- Provide primary care ophthalmology services within the specified criteria
- Manage Patients in primary care where appropriate
- Refer patients to the most appropriate service inline with the Clinical Guidelines, Protocols and Pathways agreed for Wakefield District
- Improvement in patient experience and in clinical outcomes for patients
- Reduce unnecessary referrals into community and hospital eye services
- Contribute to developing and improving the service year on year on the basis of evidence based returns including the annual report, data returns, external quality assessment reports, audits, and NHS recommended service development advice current at the time
- Ensure equity of service across all commissioned providers


More information

Links

Additional text

If you would like to submit a response for this service, please express your interest by registering on NHS Sourcing ref itt_5369 (https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html).

Once registered, potential providers will be able to complete and upload their submission.

The CCG has the right to withdraw this notice.


About the buyer

Contact name

Brenda Powell

Address

White Rose House
West Parade
Wakefield
WF1 1LT
England

Telephone

01484 464262

Email

brenda.powell1@nhs.net

Website

https://www.wakefieldccg.nhs.uk/