Tender

Provision of an Eye Care Liaison Officer Service

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY

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15 Nov 2021 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of an Eye Care Liaison Officer Service, aimed at supporting patients with eye conditions and their carers across Gloucestershire. The tender is part of an open procurement process and is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 5pm on 22 November 2021. The initial contract period is three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, and the total estimated value for the contract ranges between £180,000 and £210,000. Services are to be delivered at specified locations, including the Forest of Dean and Gloucester, with a focus on integrating emotional and practical support within patient pathways.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing emotional and practical support to visually impaired individuals. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies interested in this contract should prepare to ensure they can meet the outlined service requirements, potentially collaborating with local healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive support services within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Eye Care Liaison Officer Service

Notice Description

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Eye Care Liaison Officer Services in Gloucestershire. The service will provide proactive and reactive emotional and practical support for patients with an eye condition and their carers. This will include outpatient support, inpatient support to the care of the elderly (COTE) wards and community support within the Forest of Dean. Access to appropriate support and information at the point of diagnosis is denied to many visually impaired people largely through difficulties in accessing information, mobility and knowledge of their rights. The ECLO service aims to ensure these barriers are overcome. The ECLO service is a key component to ensuring that each person receives appropriate emotional and practical support, information and services, at the earliest opportunity. Offering this service is an integral part of the patient journey from ophthalmology to social care and community support. Each element of the service will be fully integrated with the patient pathway and will work closely with both hospital and community staff to undertake the following: Providing Emotional support Information-giving / signposting Advocacy Identification of need Development of Referrals pathways, professional relationships/networks Information and Education on Certification and registration Monitoring and follow up of patient progress Input into MDT Daily living skills and sighted guiding Record keeping Evaluation and impact measurement NHS Gloucestershire CCG is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period. Please note the contract value stated on this advert is for the initial 3-year contract period and should be considered as an indicative figure. NHS Gloucestershire CCG expects that the service provided will represent value for money. The cost envelope range for the delivery of these services is PS60,000 to PS70,000 per annum (PS180,000 to PS210,000 for the initial 3-year contract period). Organisations interested in providing this service should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg) and express interest no later than 5pm, Monday 22 November 2021. Associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will then be made available for bidding organisations to access. Completed ITT submissions must be returned via the In-Tend portal no later than noon, Friday 3 December 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afcc54c-9e2e-4de6-a6c7-9e2855c1ab3b
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 (below threshold)
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4FE
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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