Award

Integrated Cataract Pathway

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

16 Oct 2024 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has concluded a public procurement process for an Integrated Cataract Pathway, classified under the Optician services category (CPV: 85160000). The procurement targeted services within the East Sussex region and adhered to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The process culminated in an award on 30 August 2024, following a limited procurement method without prior publication for competition. The contract, awarded to Crowborough Specsavers Limited, has a start date of 1 April 2024 and an end date of 31 March 2029, making it a five-year arrangement. Key aspects included a high emphasis on patient choice, with a 100% quality criterion and a zero cost criterion.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in optician and healthcare services, particularly those adept at managing integrated care pathways. It underscores a lucrative collaboration between community opticians and hospitals for cataract care, presenting opportunities for established healthcare providers to expand their service offerings. Given the direct award process, this tender also signals potential for similar future awards under the PSR framework, making it advantageous for businesses familiar with or willing to navigate the constraints and regulations of this regime.

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Notice Title

Integrated Cataract Pathway

Notice Description

The integrated pathway consists of four elements, two connected to the community optician and two connected with the cataract hospital: * Community Optician - Pre referral assessment and patient lifestyle questionnaire completed. * Hospital - competes a pre-operative appointment. * Hospital completed cataract surgery. * Community Optician - completes a post operative appointment. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice (via Direct Award B).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The integrated pathway consists of four elements, two connected to the community optician and two connected with the cataract hospital: * Community Optician - Pre referral assessment and patient lifestyle questionnaire completed. * Hospital - competes a pre-operative appointment. * Hospital completed cataract surgery. * Community Optician - completes a post operative appointment. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice (via Direct Award B). This is a zero value contract. The contract start date is 01.04.2024 The contract end date is 31.03.2029 This is an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime, Direct Award Process B.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033280-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 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 SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Robert Kitt
Contact Email
robert.kitt1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7823534547

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWBOROUGH SPECSAVERS

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