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title: "Further competition under DPS for The Provision of the Minor Eye Conditions Service"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL"
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# Further competition under DPS for The Provision of the Minor Eye Conditions Service

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-583e073a-eb6d-4984-8c80-a6902298fcda

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the provision of the Minor Eye Conditions Service on behalf of West Cheshire CCG. This initiative is aimed at enhancing high-quality eye care within the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on the efficient assessment and management of minor eye conditions in a primary care setting. The tender, identified as G/472/PL/19/DB, was published on 10 July 2019 and is part of a further competition under the DPS Framework for Off-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions. The contract is set to last for two years with an option to extend, and the tender period concludes on 31 July 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in outpatient care services, especially those listed under the relevant DPS framework. Companies that can provide qualified clinical staff and services for minor eye conditions will be well-positioned to bid. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their potential for agility and tailored service provision, which aligns with the goals of the Countess of Chester Hospital in improving healthcare access and reducing hospital appointment demands.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are tendering for the Provision of the Minor Eye Conditions Service on behalf of the West Cheshire CCG The purpose of establishing a Minor Eye Conditions' (MEC) Service is to allow the assessment and management of recent onset minor eye conditions within the primary care setting. Our aim is to provide high-quality eye care to patients, with quick access to advice and treatment from suitably qualified clinicians in a safe, convenient and appropriate environment. Management of the patient will be maintained, where possible, within this new primary care service in order to reduce the demand for urgent hospital appointments, releasing capacity for eye conditions requiring a full ophthalmology hospital service. This is a further competition under the DPS Framework for The Provision of Off-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions - DPS01/OSMCS/18/IB. PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK Additional information: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are tendering for the Provision of the Minor Eye Conditions Service on behalf of the West Cheshire CCG The purpose of establishing a Minor Eye Conditions' (MEC) Service is to allow the assessment and management of recent onset minor eye conditions within the primary care setting. Our aim is to provide high-quality eye care to patients, with quick access to advice and treatment from suitably qualified clinicians in a safe, convenient and appropriate environment. Management of the patient will be maintained, where possible, within this new primary care service in order to reduce the demand for urgent hospital appointments, releasing capacity for eye conditions requiring a full ophthalmology hospital service Contract Duration: Two (2) years with the option to extend for further 12 + 12 months. This is a further competition under the DPS Framework for The Provision of Off-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions - DPS01/OSMCS/18/IB. PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974389b6-954a-4cdd-961f-9d2866b54d68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Procedure under DPS The Provision of Off-site Surgical and Medical |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112200 - Outpatient care services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974389b6-954a-4cdd-961f-9d2866b54d68
- 10 Jul 2019 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0b6fea-28f0-4837-acea-9db45d124b41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974389b6-954a-4cdd-961f-9d2866b54d68
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0b6fea-28f0-4837-acea-9db45d124b41
  10th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

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