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
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- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html
- Tender notice
- NHS Sourcing eProcurement Portal
Additional text
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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
Website
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