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Eye Care Liaison Officer Service

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Apr 2025 at 22:20

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process to secure the services of an Eye Care Liaison Officer. This tender falls under the Health Care Services industry category, specifically outpatient care services. The location for service delivery is East Grinstead, South East England (UKJ2 region). The procurement is at the award stage, with an award notice released on 2nd April 2025. The service contract officially starts on 1st April 2025 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total contract value for three years is £56,700, which could increase to £96,750 if the extension is utilised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in ophthalmic care. It is ideal for firms currently engaged in or looking to expand their portfolio in outpatient and innovative patient support services. With the direct award process in place, the Eye Care Liaison Officer Service is geared towards providing streamlined access to crucial vision impairment support, thus fostering patient independence and self-management. Organisations with robust multi-disciplinary teams capable of handling complex ophthalmic conditions are well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eye Care Liaison Officer Service

Notice Description

Provision of an Eye Care Liaison Officer Service<br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C<br/>Start date 1st April 2025<br/>This is a three year contract with option to extend by a further two years. <br/>Total for 3 years - PS56,700 Total if 2 year extension is used - PS96,750

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of an Eye Care Liaison Officer Service. The Eye Unit optimises patient vision and minimises avoidable visual disability,
mortality and other morbidity by providing high quality care that meets the needs of
adults and children with ophthalmic problems. Situated in a dedicated clinical space the
Eye Unit provides the investigation and management of rare and/or complex cornea,
glaucoma and ocular conditions with a skilled and competent multi-disciplinary
workforce to manage adults and children with ophthalmic disorders.
The Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service is aimed at ensuring patients
identified as being likely to benefit from additional support are able to access the
service without any delays. The service will provide access to information, advice and
support for patients with vision impairment. The service is expected to be innovative in
approach and empower patients to maximise their potential to self-manage and selfcare. Additional information: This is a three year contract with option to extend by a further two years. Total for 3 years - PS56,700 Total if 2 year extension is used - PS96,750

Options: Option to extend by a further two years

Procurement Information

The awarding of this contract is subject to Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has decided to award this contract to the existing provider, following on from a satisfactory assessment of both the key criteria and basic selection criteria. No conflicts have been declared nor identified. 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-04ee3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012649-2025
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

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen Victoria 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
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Royal National Institute of Blind People

Further Information

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