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Community Urgent Eye Services to Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking providers for the Community Urgent Eye Services tender for Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. This procurement involves three lots: Optometry Triage Referral Service, Community Urgent Eyecare Triage Service, and Community Urgent Eyecare Clinical Management Service. The contract duration is 3 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The total contract value across all lots is £1,368,000 for the initial 3 years and £2,280,000 with the full extension. The new service is slated to commence on October 1, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for providers committed to delivering quality health outcomes through innovation and creativity. Businesses in the health services sector, specifically those experienced in community eye care, optometry, urgent eyecare triage, and clinical management services, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this opportunity is through a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using a competitive process. Interested parties can access bid documentation and submit proposals following the guidelines outlined by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Urgent Eye Services to Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ("BSW") Integrated Care Board ("the ICB") seeks to secure a provider who has the capacity and capability to deliver community eye care services for patients registered with a GP within the BSW footprint and in line with specified requirements. It is expected that the services will work collaboratively and have a harmonious and efficient relationship to provide a safe and co-ordinated eyecare pathway. The ICB seeks to work with providers who are committed to innovation and creativity in delivering good health outcomes. The scope of this tender covers 3 lots: Lot 1: Optometry Triage Referral Service Lot 2: Community Urgent Eyecare Triage Service Lot 3: Community Urgent Eyecare Clinical Management Service Lot 1: Optometry Triage Referral Service Working with the Referral Service, the Optometry Triage Referral Service will provide registered optometrists with relevant experience to enable the efficient assessment and triage of ophthalmological referrals to secondary care. Lot 2: Community Urgent Eyecare Triage Service The Triage Service will ensure people who have eye-related signs and/or symptoms that are perceived by those presenting to need prompt assistance with their concern. Via a single point of access the Triage service will provide remote/telephone triage directing patients with signs and symptoms of recent onset urgent ocular presentations to a telemedicine consultation or arrange for a face to face assessment and Clinical Management. Lot 3: Community Urgent Eyecare Clinical Management Service The Clinical Management Service is for those who have been referred via the Triage service. Patients will be assessed, agree a management plan which may include self-care, therapeutic recommendations, referrals and signposting. TUPE is likely to be applicable, further details can be found in the procurement documentation. The contract term for both lots will be for 3 years with an optional extension of any period up to 2 years. The maximum contract values per lot are: Lot 1: Optometry Triage Referral Service - PS85,000 per annum, giving a contract value of PS255,000 for the initial 3 year period and PS425,000 if the full extension period of 2 Year is adopted. Lot 2: Community Urgent Eyecare Triage Service - PS195,000pa giving a contract value of PS585,000 for the initial 3 year period and PS975,000 if the full extension period of 2 Year is adopted. Lot 3: Community Urgent Eyecare Clinical Management Service - PS176,000pa giving a contract value of PS528,000 for the initial 3 year period and PS880,000 if the full extension period of 2 Year is adopted. The total combined value across all lots is PS1,368,000 for the initial 3 year period and PS2,280,000 if the full extension period of 2 Year is adopted. The new service will commence on the 1st October 2024. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c125f1e0-f790-4167-a401-b0c260548e4c
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
Other - Provider Selection Regime (PSR) - Competitive Process
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 1GG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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