Award

Ophthalmology Triage, Tier 2, and Minor Surgery Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

04 Nov 2024 at 09:45

Award

18 Mar 2024 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "Ophthalmology Triage, Tier 2, and Minor Surgery Service" in West Lancashire. This service, classified under "Ophthalmologist services" (CPV 85121281), falls within the healthcare industry and involves ophthalmology triage and community eye services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 4th April 2024. The contract is a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and will commence on 1st April 2024, ending on 31st March 2025. The contracting authority is NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board based in Preston, UK.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmology and community healthcare services. Given the cost-per-case nature of the contract, it is particularly well-suited for experienced healthcare providers who can efficiently manage such service models. Small and medium-sized enterprises with proven capabilities in ophthalmology services can thrive in this tender, especially those that prioritise quality, integration, collaboration, access improvement, and reducing health inequalities. Established healthcare providers already operational in the region stand an advantage due to the familiarity with local healthcare demands and existing patient care standards.

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Notice Title

Ophthalmology Triage, Tier 2, and Minor Surgery Service

Notice Description

Ophthalmology triage and community eye service in West Lancashire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ophthalmology triage and community eye service in West Lancashire Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 0.01 has been included as the value of this contract in this notice as it is a cost per case contract. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 02/04/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0449ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035589-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISIGHT

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