Award

Integrated Cataract Pathway

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

17 Jan 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for an integrated cataract pathway service. This service falls under the industry category of optician services (CPV code 85160000) and is to be delivered in Sussex. The procurement process used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, awarded through Direct Award Process B, is a zero-value contract that commenced on 1st April 2024 and is set to end on 31st March 2029. The Deputy Director Acute Services was the award decision maker.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the optician and healthcare services sectors, particularly those experienced in integrated care pathways. The contract involves pre-operative and post-operative care by community opticians and surgery by hospital specialists, making it an excellent growth opportunity for providers specialising in comprehensive eye care services. SEAFORD VISIONPLUS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Seaford, has been awarded this contract, indicating the tender's suitability for well-established businesses capable of delivering integrated healthcare services in the region.

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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 Process 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 2023 (Direct Award Process B).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001620-2025
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
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 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

SEAFORD VISIONPLUS

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