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Wirral Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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06 Mar 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in the final stages of awarding a contract for the Wirral Diabetic Eye Screening Programme under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £257,000 annually, is specifically for ophthalmologist services and is set to commence on 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement method used is a limited process with no prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract is intended to be awarded to Primary Eye Care (Wirral) Limited, the current service provider. Interested parties must submit any representation by midnight on Monday, 27th January 2025, marking the standstill period before formal award confirmation.

This procurement presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses specialising in ophthalmology and eye care services. Suitable candidates are those capable of delivering high-quality and innovative solutions, integrating services sustainably, and addressing health inequalities. Given the contract's emphasis on quality, innovation, and social value, companies with a strong track record in these areas are encouraged to engage. The contract offers a significant financial incentive and the potential for an extended partnership, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs and other providers within the healthcare sector aiming to strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wirral Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Notice Description

Wirral Diabetic Eye Screening Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of screening and grading services as part of the Wirral Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. This contract is to be awarded to the existing provider Primary Eye Care (Wirral) Limited which is the commercial arm of the Wirral Local Optical Committee, by following the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award process C. The contract will be awarded for 12 months beginning on the 31st March 2025 with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The estimated annual value of the contract is PS257,000

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 (PSR) Regulations 2023. For 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 Midnight on Monday 27th January 2025. 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-04ea23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008215-2025
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
SME

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
£257,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Primary Eye Care (Wirral) Limited

Further Information

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