--- title: "NHS Wakefield CCG: Low Vision Aids Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30da57e2-5290-4aa1-9e52-0c27a2d712d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30da57e2-5290-4aa1-9e52-0c27a2d712d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30da57e2-5290-4aa1-9e52-0c27a2d712d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30da57e2-5290-4aa1-9e52-0c27a2d712d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N H S WAKEFIELD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2021-06-01" --- # NHS Wakefield CCG: Low Vision Aids Service Buyer: N H S WAKEFIELD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30da57e2-5290-4aa1-9e52-0c27a2d712d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30da57e2-5290-4aa1-9e52-0c27a2d712d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30da57e2-5290-4aa1-9e52-0c27a2d712d5.json) ## Summary The NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has initiated a tender for the Low Vision Aids Service, seeking new providers to deliver this service to patients registered with Wakefield GP practices. This open procurement process enables qualified suppliers to apply until 17 June 2021. The selected providers will be required to adhere to the standard NHS contract terms, with the contract effective from 1 August 2021 until 30 April 2024. The service specifically caters to the Yorkshire and the Humber region, focusing on providing low vision assessments and aids to enhance individual well-being. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on low vision care and rehabilitation. Suppliers capable of meeting the required regulatory standards and demonstrating the ability to deliver effective low vision aids and related services are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited given the service nature of the contract, allowing them to contribute positively to the local healthcare environment while enhancing their business reach. ## 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 Low Vision Aids 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 May 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 30 April 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 for this service are: - Providing low vision assessments that are in accordance with individual need and expectation - Provide aids that individuals can use to enhance their vision - Intervening early in an individual's sight loss, by working with local health and social care services to identify individuals experiencing sight loss. - Providing a continuous programme to improve the quality of the low vision service - Ensuring the effective and sustainable use of resources The overarching outcomes of the service are: - Support for individual health and well-being - Provide care in an accessible setting Providers shall mitigate the practical, emotional, occupational or educational impacts of individuals sight loss. Additional information: If you would like to submit a response for this service, please express your interest by registering on NHS Sourcing ref itt_5368 (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/fa473392-d18e-490f-8328-2c11337908f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 30 Apr 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2021 at 15:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa473392-d18e-490f-8328-2c11337908f1 - 1 Jun 2021 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa473392-d18e-490f-8328-2c11337908f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa473392-d18e-490f-8328-2c11337908f1 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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