--- title: "Community Ophthalmology Service - Any Qualified Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f36a543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f36a543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f36a543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f36a543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Community Ophthalmology Service - Any Qualified Provider Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f36a543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f36a543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f36a543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NEL Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the Community Ophthalmology Service under the 'Any Qualified Provider' model, primarily aimed at delivering high-quality ophthalmic services to patients in the Enfield District, UK. The procurement, which falls under the health services category, had an estimated budget of £780,000 and concluded the tender phase on 28th September 2016. The contract period will commence on 3rd April 2017 and is set to last until 2nd April 2020. The process welcomed submissions from various health service providers that meet the set criteria. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in ophthalmology and related treatments. Companies that can provide services such as glaucoma management, cataract treatments, and age-related macular degeneration therapies will find this procurement especially relevant. The flexibility of the 'Any Qualified Provider' model allows a diverse range of qualified service providers to participate, potentially encouraging innovative solutions and partnerships in community health service delivery. ## Notice This procurement is for the provision and development of a broad range of high quality ophthalmic services which are currently delivered in the community settings within the boundaries of the Enfield District for access to Enfield patients. The service will be pivotal to the continued achievement of reduced waiting times by offering more community based services to patients, therefore reducing demand for secondary care and releasing that capacity for those patients with more complex and urgent needs. The service will benefit patients by delivering a more efficient and effective care pathway. The provision of alternative treatment settings will also support the reduction in demand for secondary care. The community Ophthalmology service will be provided under the 'Any Qualified Provider' model. All providers will provide core adult service and providers can also choose to offer additional optional services. The service will treat patients suffering from a range of minor routine eye conditions. Specific conditions to be assessed and/or treated are Glaucoma, Cataracts and age related Macular Degeneration. Additional Optional Services 1. Paediatrics aged 17 and under with the ability to direct list for surgery (if required). All new and follow up appointments will be delivered at the community tariff. and/or 2. Treatment for Macular Degeneration with the use of Avastin for Wet AMD ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1124534f-f67a-4060-bfd5-f16dead55f28 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Sep 2016 | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £780,000 | | 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 | NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 2DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | OPTEGRA EYE HOSPITAL; THE CATARACT CENTRE; THE ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1124534f-f67a-4060-bfd5-f16dead55f28 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1124534f-f67a-4060-bfd5-f16dead55f28 29th September 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79f3d9b5-5047-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.elc.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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