Published date: 23 August 2023
This notice was replaced on 21 August 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 21 August 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health services - 85100000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£0 to £16,305,000
Procurement reference
WHISP-130
Published date
23 August 2023
Closing date
25 September 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is working on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB for the procurement of a Tier 1 Ophthalmology Service. Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB
currently commission a range of primary eye care services via a range of different of providers which is delivered in all areas. These services were established through individual contracts between existing providers and the former CCGs. West Lancashire currently do not have a Tier 1 Ophthalmology service commissioned within their geography so this will be an additional provision.
A standardised model of Tier 1 ophthalmology provision has been designed in collaboration with clinical colleagues across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The aim is to take lessons learnt from the most successful models and work in alignment with national programmes to optimise our service provision, by regulating eyecare across Lancashire and South Cumbria, reducing health inequalities and increasing care provision and access. The model will improve integration through collaborative partnerships between primary care optical practices and Hospital Eye Services. The aim is to provide safe, effective pathways of care with improved patient flow, via evidence-based pathways. This will improve access for patient care, deliver care closer to home and overall provide an excellent patient experience whilst delivering a cost-effective service. As part of this
procurement process, the authority is intending to identify one provider to deliver a Tier 1 Ophthalmology Service across the whole Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB. The contract will be for 3 years starting from 1 April 2024 with a possible 2-year extension. The estimated contract value per annum is £3,261,000. It is estimated that there will be 1% growth year on year.
The ICB has set an affordability threshold for the Procurement and reserves the right not to consider Bids that are unaffordable and above the affordability envelope of the project, or in in absence of an
affordability envelope, the Find a Tender Service (FTS) notice value.
More information
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To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
About the buyer
Contact name
NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU
Address
Heron House
Stoke on Trent
ST4 4LG
United Kingdom
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