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Low Vision Services

Somerset Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 Oct 2024 at 10:59

Tender Notice
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26 Jul 2024 at 16:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Integrated Care Board has recently completed the procurement process for a "Low Vision Services" contract aimed at supporting individuals with sight loss across Somerset. This comprehensive service includes Ophthalmology Outpatients, GP Services, Low Vision Services, Care Management, and Rehabilitation Services, with an emphasis on reducing health inequalities by providing cost-effective care close to home. The contract runs from 1st August 2024 to 30th June 2026, with a total value of approximately £152,000. The procurement followed the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract was awarded through direct award process C to Somerset Sight Limited, a Taunton-based provider.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in optician and vision care services. Companies that provide high-quality, innovative solutions in visual impairment care, and those capable of integrating and collaborating within the healthcare system, are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, businesses focusing on improving healthcare access, reducing health inequalities, and delivering social value can find this tender noteworthy. The direct award to an existing provider underscores the importance of meeting stringent service delivery criteria and maintaining high standards, showcasing opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate consistent performance and adapt to growing service demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Vision Services

Notice Description

The Low Vision Service is a habilitative and rehabilitative pathway offering a specified range of services with the overall objective of enabling people with sight loss, especially the newly diagnosed, to make maximum and best use of their remaining eyesight and vision to patients across Somerset. It provides a seamless service to people with a visual impairment, linking Ophthalmology Outpatients, GP Services, Low Vision Services, Care Management and Rehabilitation Services. The aim is to offer a cost effective service, allowing people to access primary care services closer to home, and therefore help reduce inequalities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Somerset ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The Low Vision Service is a habilitative and rehabilitative pathway offering a specified range of services with the overall objective of enabling people with sight loss, especially the newly diagnosed, to make maximum and best use of their remaining eyesight and vision to patients across Somerset. It provides a seamless service to people with a visual impairment, linking Ophthalmology Outpatients, GP Services, Low Vision Services, Care Management and Rehabilitation Services. The aim is to offer a cost effective service, allowing people to access primary care services closer to home, and therefore help reduce inequalities. The contract value will be PS152,000 approximately for 23 months. The contract will run from the 1st August 2024 until 30 June 2026. This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

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 7th August 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-04852e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032743-2024
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

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 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
Somerset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Somerset Sight Limited

Further Information

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