Tender

NHS Wakefield CCG Community Specialist Contact Lens Service AQP

WEST AND SOUTH YORKSHIRE AND BASSETLAW COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wakefield CCG is seeking providers for its "Community Specialist Contact Lens Service AQP" under a tender process. This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category and is located in the Wakefield District, Yorkshire and the Humber region. The tender period has ended, with key dates including a contract start on 1st June 2015 and a termination date of 31st May 2018. Interested providers must demonstrate compliance and competency to be eligible, as there are no guarantees of volume or payment, and the services rendered must be accessible to patients registered with Wakefield GPs.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in community-based care for optical needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, provided they can deliver high-quality specialist contact lens services. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their market presence while contributing to improved patient care within the Wakefield area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Wakefield CCG Community Specialist Contact Lens Service AQP

Notice Description

In securing services from AQP Providers, NHS Wakefield CCG requires assurance of competence, quality and safety standards, just as it would for services secured under a formal tender process. Any provider will be eligible to apply for this AQP subject to demonstrating compliance and competency against the specified criteria outlined in the specification. The successful provider(s) will deliver a Specialist Contact Lens service to patients registered with a NHS Wakefield CCG GP Practice. The Provider (s) must also ensure the services delivered are located within the boundaries of Wakefield District and accessible to patients registered with Wakefield GPs. If more than one provider is successful it will be a contract obligation as service providers to meet quarterly as part of a clinical network to discuss operational issues and work towards continuous improvements to patient pathways and patient experience. The successful provider(s) will be expected to sign the standard NHS contract, accepting all terms and conditions. It should be noted that under the Any Qualified Provider model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. Organisations will be asked to complete an on line qualification questionnaire. NHS Wakefield CCG is seeking providers who can providespecialist contact lens delivered in community settings within the boundaries of Wakefield District for access to Wakefield patients. The overarching aims/objectives of the service are: * To achieve the best therapeutic, prosthetic and/or ocular function for individuals who clinically require specialist contact lenses. * To provide a contact lens assessment, prescribing, fitting and aftercare service for individuals who clinically require specialist contact lenses; * To provide a specialist contact lens service for patients who have been referred from a consultant ophthalmologist only. * To provide a continuous programme to improve the quality of the service The overarching outcomes of the service are for the successful provider(s) to evidence: * Support for individual health and well-being; and, * Provide care in an accessible setting. The service provider(s) shall: Support individuals, who clinically require specialist contact lenses to achieve the best possible therapeutic, prosthetic and/or ocular function. As the service will be commissioned under AQP arrangements, payment will be made at a local tariff for non-consultant-led care; there is no guarantee of income. The provider has full responsibility for the costs of any drugs used/prescribed within the service. No Market Forces Factor (MFF) will be paid for this service.A CQUIN scheme to the value of 2.5% of the provider's actual annual activity will be made available. Additional information: How to apply For further information about this service, to access the service specifications for this service and to apply to provide this Any Qualified Provider service please visit www.nhsssourcing.co.uk Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ff7f3b-ad67-4950-8649-da53bf5bc474
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2015 - 31 May 2018 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST AND SOUTH YORKSHIRE AND BASSETLAW COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD2 2GZ
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Lindley
Westminster Constituency
Colne Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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