Tender

AQP (Any Qualified Provider) for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service for NHS Lincolnshire CCG

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

29 Oct 2021 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting applicants to participate in the "AQP for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service" tender as part of their ongoing initiative to enhance community health services. This procurement falls under the health services category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th November 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and will last until 31st March 2025, allowing successful providers to support patients registered with General Practitioners in Lincolnshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health service delivery, particularly those specialising in optometry and related patient care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charitable, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement aims to foster diverse participation. Companies that offer high-quality patient-centred services and have the capability to manage a range of eye conditions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thus expanding their footprint within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AQP (Any Qualified Provider) for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service for NHS Lincolnshire CCG

Notice Description

NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (LCCG) would like to invite providers to become a qualified provider on the AQP framework for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service (COTATs). The service objective is to provide a high quality patient-centred Community Optometry service which raises the standard of care. The Commissioners will contract with provider(s) who will then carry out the service under this contract. The provider will deliver the following services to patients registered with a General Practitioner (GPs) within Lincolnshire. The Service will diagnose and treat a range of eye conditions within an overall model of care and manage relevant follow-up activity within the service before final discharge back to the care of the patient's own Optometrist, GP or onward referral to either secondary care or a suitable community-based specialist service such as the Community Surgery Scheme. Further information can be found via https://uk.eu-supply.com under Quote/tender reference 46214. Please note, new user of EU Supply will need to register to view the ITT documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70402438-44c2-4055-bf68-5b25d0542c3e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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