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Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) Service

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has announced an award for the provision of Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) services. This procurement is in the 'services' category, specifically outpatient care services, and will benefit the Cardiff and Vale Health Board areas. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 132,000, was signed on 27th March 2025, and Cardiff Institute For The Blind is the supplier. The contract encompasses delivering ECLO services in accordance with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Quality Framework, supporting individuals at various stages of sight loss, and working within the Ophthalmology department at CAVUHB.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on outpatient and social care. Companies experienced in providing support services to individuals with disabilities or health impairments will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The role involves providing critical support to patients and their families, making it suited for organisations with a strong track record in patient care and liaison. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses enhance their service offerings and establish partnerships within the NHS framework, fostering long-term growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) Service

Notice Description

The employee delivers the ECLO services in line with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Quality Framework and Practice guidelines, to people affected by sight loss, their friends, families and carers. The Officer will assist with all aspects of support and guidance to those at any stage of their sight loss journey, Providing invaluable care to both Paediatric and Adult patients within the C&V Health Board areas.The role includes the following:- Supporting information to families, carers and patients- Assisting with sight registration process- Referral and signposting to external agencies i.e. Social Services, third- sector organisations etc- Supporting clinicians within Ophthalmology CAVUHB- Current Sight Life employee runs their own clinic supported and overseen by Ophthalmology CAVUHB clinicians. This covers sight registration and general support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149405
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149405
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Nia Price
Contact Email
nia.price@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501375

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND,(INCORPORATED)(THE

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