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Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex

ATTAIN

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29 Jan 2021 at 15:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Attain is the contracting authority overseeing the tender for the "Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)" in West Essex. This procurement falls under the health services industry category, with a total contract value of £746,460 for an initial period of three years, starting from 4th May 2021 and concluding on 3rd May 2024, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The tender was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, following a 12-month pilot service delivery by Primary Eyecare Services (PECS), which was evaluated positively for its effectiveness in the region. The deadline for tender submissions was 22nd December 2020, and the award notice was published on 29th January 2021.

This tender presents remarkable opportunities for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly for organisations that can provide specialised eye care services. Companies with experience in community healthcare and those capable of working closely with optometrists will be well-positioned to compete. As the service is initially catered to West Essex, however, there is potential for expansion to East and North Hertfordshire, thus widening the scope for businesses to establish and grow their presence in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice in the Find a Tender portal on 18th January 2021 which was intended to provide notice of the Contracting Authority's intention to award a contract for Minor Eye Conditions Services to Primary Eyecare Services (PECS). West Essex conducted a 12-month pilot of the service, delivered by PECS. PCS are the non-profit organisation of the Essex Local Ophthalmology Community (LOC) through which all optometrist providers within West Essex are associated. The evaluation of the pilot demonstrated significant benefits in using PECS to deliver the services contracting directly to the optometrists given their existing relationships which are crucial to delivering a community pathway successfully. The service will be for West Essex only initially, however the option is retained for a portion of East and North Hertfordshire patients who use the local Acute Trust to use the service. Should this be agreed the contract will be varied to reflect this. The proposed contract is for a period of 3-years from 4th May 2021 to 3rd May 2024 with the option to extend for a further 2-years, subject to agreement. The value stated in this Notice is for the initial 3-year period and is inclusive of costs for the East and North Hertfordshire patients. The 3-year value for West Essex only is PS481,587.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5334a1e9-cd7b-44fd-b494-b41c2b110f68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£746,460 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£746,460 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 3 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.beaumont@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 6TN
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping East
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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