Published date: 1 June 2021
Last edited 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)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health services - 85100000
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£0 to £301,000
Procurement reference
WCCGLVAS1
Published date
1 June 2021
Closing date
17 June 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 August 2021
Contract end date
30 April 2024
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 a Low Vision Aids 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 May 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 30 April 2024.
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:
- Providing low vision assessments that are in accordance with individual need and expectation
- Provide aids that individuals can use to enhance their vision
- Intervening early in an individual's sight loss, by working with local health and social care services to identify individuals experiencing sight loss.
- Providing a continuous programme to improve the quality of the low vision service
- Ensuring the effective and sustainable use of resources
The overarching outcomes of the service are:
- Support for individual health and well-being
- Provide care in an accessible setting
Providers shall mitigate the practical, emotional, occupational or educational impacts of individuals sight loss.
More information
Links
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- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/
- 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_5368 (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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