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Community Ophthalmology Service

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Oct 2024 at 09:19

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18 Jul 2024 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board has undertaken a procurement process to commission a Community Ophthalmology Service covering the Frimley ICB geography. The service, classified under Health services (CPV code 85100000), focuses on diagnosing and, where appropriate, treating specific ophthalmic conditions that do not require treatment in secondary care. The contract, which is based on a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, has been awarded to The Eye Academy (Richmond) Ltd. The contract began on 1st October 2024 with an initial term of one year, valued at £502,947, and has an option for a one-year extension, bringing the total contract value to £1,008,912. Key aspects of the service include outpatient treatment for patients over 16, appointment availability within three weeks of referral, and a limited follow-up protocol.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in outpatient care and new diagnostic technologies. By aiming to provide specialized ophthalmic services outside of secondary care, the contract opens up avenues for businesses in the optometry sector to enhance service accessibility and patient care. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include those with a strong track record in healthcare quality, innovation, and value-added services. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in integrating and collaborating within healthcare frameworks, and those invested in reducing health inequalities, will find this procurement particularly aligned with their strengths.

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Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology Service

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Community Ophthalmology service covering the Frimley ICB geography - diagnosing and, where appropriate, treating specific ophthalmic conditions. It is intended to address conditions which do no require treatment in secondary care but does not include delivery of services which form part of the core GMS Primary Care Contract. The service provision is for patients aged over 16, delivered in an outpatient setting; with expectation of appointments being made available within a maximum of 3 weeks from point of referral. Referrals are taken via a triage service (currently provided by Evolutio) from GPs and optometrists. Referrals are passed by Evolutio to The Eye Academy. The service is aimed at conditions which do not require hospital services . Follow-ups are provided only where required, and there is typically a maximum of 1 follow-up for every first appointment/visit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Community Ophthalmology service covering the Frimley ICB geography - diagnosing and, where appropriate, treating specific ophthalmic conditions. It is intended to address conditions which do no require treatment in secondary care but does not include delivery of services which form part of the core GMS Primary Care Contract. The service provision is for patients aged over 16, delivered in an outpatient setting; with expectation of appointments being made available within a maximum of 3 weeks from point of referral. Referrals are taken via a triage service (currently provided by Evolutio) from GPs and optometrists. Referrals are passed by Evolutio to The Eye Academy. The service is aimed at conditions which do not require hospital services . Follow-ups are provided only where required, and there is typically a maximum of 1 follow-up for every first appointment/visit. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider The Eye Academy (Richmond) Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract for the initial one-year contract term is PS502,947.00. The full lifetime contract value (one year + optional one year extension) is PS1,008,912. The one-year contract period will commence on the 1st August 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Evidence that The Eye Academy (Richmond) have satisfied the existing 23/24 contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlined in the contract: they provided all of the required documentation, information and policies for the existing contract. They have followed the contractual service specification, not deviated from Frimley ICB Safeguarding requirements, charged the correct local prices as per the contract, issued invoices correctly in accordance with the Frimley ICB process, complied with Quality reporting requirements, and followed Schedule 6A reporting requirements. They have complied with/not fallen foul of the 23/24 NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) Service Conditions, including Service Conditions in relation to the following: service standards, co-operation, information requirements, safeguarding, payment terms and quality requirements. They have also complied with/not fallen foul of the 23/24 Shorter Form General Conditions, including those relating to: liability & indemnity, assignment & sub-contracting, and Information Governance. The new contracting arrangements are based on a rollover of the previous contracting arrangements/schedules which the provider has already satisfied/complied with to a high standard, and so the provider will highly likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard

Options: Option to extend by up to 1 year

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 31st July 2024. 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-047e55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032533-2024
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
Large

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
£1,008,912 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 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 FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EYE ACADEMY (RICHMOND

Further Information

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