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Low Vision - Royal National Institute of Blind People

NHS North Central London ICB

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03 Jan 2025 at 10:38

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21 May 2024 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS North Central London ICB has awarded a contract to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) for the provision of low vision services, classified under Ophthalmologist services (CPV: 85121281). The contract supports vulnerable patient groups, including those with learning disabilities, dementia, or housebound individuals, by helping them maximise the use of their residual vision. Initially intended to be awarded on 24 June 2024, the contract officially began on 1 April 2024 and will run until 31 March 2025, valued at £180,000. The procurement process followed the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can offer specialised ophthalmologist services and high-quality patient experiences. Given the focus on helping vulnerable groups, companies with expertise in patient-centric care, particularly for those with complex needs, are well-suited to compete. This direct award process also underscores the value of providing innovative and integrative healthcare solutions, emphasising collaboration and social value. Businesses with a strong track record in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their operations and foster growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Vision - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Notice Description

The service helps patients maximise the use of their residual vision and act as a one stop shop service with high quality patient experience especially for vulnerable patient groups, including those with Learning Disabilities, dementia or housebound

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service helps patients maximise the use of their residual vision and act as a one stop shop service with high quality patient experience especially for vulnerable patient groups, including those with Learning Disabilities, dementia or housebound. Additional information: The service helps patients maximise the use of their residual vision and act as a one stop shop service with high quality patient experience especially for vulnerable patient groups, including those with Learning Disabilities, dementia or housebound

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 decision makers by 01 June 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046924
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000068-2025
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
Large

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
£540,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS North Central London ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE (RNIB)

Further Information

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