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title: "NHS Wakefield CCG: Specialist Contact Lens Service"
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# NHS Wakefield CCG: Specialist Contact Lens Service

Buyer: N H S WAKEFIELD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22de3b30-5c78-4aa5-8035-81d36c7c1815

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## Summary

The NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the Specialist Contact Lens Service. This contract is aimed at commissioning additional providers to support patients registered with NHS Wakefield CCG GP practices through an open tender. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1 August 2021 and concluding on 31 May 2024. New providers have the opportunity to apply, whereas existing providers are not eligible. The service must be situated within Wakefield District, catering specifically to patients referred by consultant ophthalmologists.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering optical care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the eye care sector may find a competitive edge by demonstrating their capability in delivering high-quality specialist contact lens services. Interested providers can express their interest by registering on the NHS Sourcing platform, ensuring they meet the stringent criteria outlined in the tender specifications.

## Notice

NHS Wakefield CCG are seeking to commission additional providers to apply for this any qualified provider (AQP) tender process, subject to demonstrating compliance and competency against the specified criteria outlined in the specification, the successful provider(s) will deliver a Specialist Contact Lens Service to patients registered with a NHS Wakefield CCG GP Practice. Provider(s) will be expected to sign the standard NHS contract, accepting all terms and conditions. The current contract for existing providers commenced on 1 June 2021. Existing providers need not apply, this process is for new providers and any accreditation will be for the remaining term of the contract up to 31 May 2024. It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. The Provider(s) must ensure the services delivered are located within the boundaries of Wakefield District and accessible to patients registered with Wakefield GPs. The overarching aims of the service are: - To achieve the best therapeutic, prosthetic and/or ocular function for individuals who clinically require specialist contact Lenses - To provide a contact lens assessment, prescribing, fitting and aftercare service for individuals who clinically require specialist contact lenses - To provide a specialist contact lens service for patients who have been referred from a consultant Ophthalmologist only - To provide a continuous programme to improve the quality of the service The overarching outcomes of the service are for the successful provider(s) to evidence: - Support for individual health and well-being - Provide care in an accessible setting Providers shall support individuals, who clinically require specialist contact lenses to achieve the best possible therapeutic, prosthetic and/or ocular function. Additional information: If you would like to submit a response for this service, please express your interest by registering on NHS Sourcing ref itt_5367 (https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html). Once registered, potential providers will be able to complete and upload their submission. The CCG has the right to withdraw this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e80f2a-66fd-4cdf-b12c-0d6dc981b2e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | N H S WAKEFIELD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEX EYE AND VISION CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e80f2a-66fd-4cdf-b12c-0d6dc981b2e2
- 1 Jun 2021 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275de223-3f0d-46d0-a517-e94753851441

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e80f2a-66fd-4cdf-b12c-0d6dc981b2e2
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275de223-3f0d-46d0-a517-e94753851441
  1st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/
  NHS Sourcing eProcurement portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.wakefieldccg.nhs.uk/

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