--- title: "Ophthalmology Services (AQP) - Dudley" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c30655c-fe3c-4bf5-a683-b53b697c9d5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c30655c-fe3c-4bf5-a683-b53b697c9d5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c30655c-fe3c-4bf5-a683-b53b697c9d5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c30655c-fe3c-4bf5-a683-b53b697c9d5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-03-09" --- # Ophthalmology Services (AQP) - Dudley Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c30655c-fe3c-4bf5-a683-b53b697c9d5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c30655c-fe3c-4bf5-a683-b53b697c9d5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c30655c-fe3c-4bf5-a683-b53b697c9d5f.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a procurement process for Ophthalmology Services in Dudley. This service, which falls under the health services industry category, aims to provide comprehensive eye care, including the assessment and management of minor eye conditions, cataract triage/screening, and intraocular pressure readings. The tender period is set to close on 3rd April 2018, with a contract start date planned for 31st July 2018, lasting until 30th July 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows all qualified providers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology services and management of eye conditions. Suitable competitors may include SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises capable of delivering the outlined services effectively. Participation in this tender can enhance service provisions in the West Midlands, enabling providers to establish themselves in a vital healthcare niche and expand their operational footprint within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting suitably qualified providers to tender for an Ophthalmology service. The intention is that this service will be commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider process/model. The service consists of three elements: Minor Eye Conditions Service: To provide assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting with recent onset eye conditions which may include: * Painful eye * Red eye * Flashers/Floaters * Loss or disturbance of vision * Foreign body, including emergency contact lenses removal. Providers will be expected to triage patients and for symptoms which require urgent attention, Providers will be expected to see the patient within 24 hours of contacting the service. For non-urgent symptoms providers will be expected to offer an appointment within two working days. Cataract Triage/Screening: To provide assessment and management of patients presenting with signs and/or symptoms of cataract in either eye. The Provider will be expected to undertake a full cataract assessment including: * Pupil dilation and examination by indirect ophthalmoscopy in order to establish whether there are any co-existing ocular disorders as well as cataract * Discussion of the health questionnaire and any outstanding issues dealt with * Communicating the potential advantages and disadvantages of cataract extraction * Ascertaining the patient's willingness for surgery * Ensuring the patient meets the Procedures of Limited Clinical Policy Criteria * Offer choice and refer on to secondary care where required. Intraocular Pressure Repeat Readings Scheme: To provide assessment and management of patients who attend the practice for a GOS or private sight test and are found to have IOP>21mmHg. Patients who are found to have elevated IOP on non-contact tonometry testing are expected to have Goldman or Perkins applanation tonometry pressure refinement carried out at the same visit. Depending on the outcome of the first test the patient may be required to attend for repeat Goldmann or Perkins applanation tonometry on a separate occasion. Suitable providers must be able to deliver all elements described above. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions: How to Apply: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details. - Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete. - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Submit an application - Login to the portal with the username/password. - Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (the ITT functionality of Bravo is open to any registered supplier). - Click on the relevant ITT_905 to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. - There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering help-desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7816f6b6-87aa-412d-b187-1b395ee56d2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | 2 Jan 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2021 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRIERLEY HILL | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY5 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | | Westminster constituency | Stourbridge | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2018 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7816f6b6-87aa-412d-b187-1b395ee56d2f - 15 Dec 2017 at 14:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1ae9ee-7cb3-4a71-9434-466dc71cda11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7816f6b6-87aa-412d-b187-1b395ee56d2f 9th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1ae9ee-7cb3-4a71-9434-466dc71cda11 15th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01ea63a1-7035-442b-a2b9-98e4a7c6ac0e MECS Service Specification Dudley DRAFT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbcf6f5a-b872-42ae-9ea3-904e6239ab2c IOP Service Specification Dudley DRAFT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/929cc874-d5eb-4357-803c-1418f1a34b4f Cataract Service Specification Dudley DRAFT - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dudley-ccg-ophthalmology-services-market-engagement-event-tickets-41244016965 Registration form for event - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Link to Procurement portal to access tender documents ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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