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title: "NHS Wakefield CCG - Enhanced Optometry Service AQP (Window 2)"
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# NHS Wakefield CCG - Enhanced Optometry Service AQP (Window 2)

Buyer: NHS SHEFFIELD CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-661dedc5-2fde-400b-a74d-cf6dd6489b18

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which is seeking to establish Enhanced Optometry Services in the Wakefield District. The tender, titled "NHS Wakefield CCG - Enhanced Optometry Service AQP (Window 2)", falls under the health services category (CPV code 85100000) and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1 September 2017, lasting until 31 March 2020. Bids were accepted until 26 May 2017, and the awarded contract has a total value of £721,194.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for optometry practitioners and healthcare service providers looking to expand into primary care ophthalmology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this process. By participating in the delivery of enhanced optometry services, businesses can enhance their local presence and service offerings, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes within the community.

## Notice

The aim of the service is to provide enhanced optometry services to deliver within the Wakefield District. The overarching objectives of the enhanced optometry services is to enable optometrists to use their core competencies and skills to triage, manage and prioritise patients presenting with eye problems resulting in: * Improved access and choice to services for patients, closer to home/more convenience * Provide primary care ophthalmology services within the specified criteria * Manage patients in primary care where appropriate * Refer patients to the most appropriate service in line with the Clinical Guidelines, Protocols and Pathways agreed for Wakefield District * Improvement in patient experience and in clinical outcomes for patients * Reduce unnecessary referrals into community and hospital eye services * Contribute to developing and improving the service year on year on the basis of evidence based returns including the annual report, data returns, external QA reports, audits, and DH and NHS recommended service development advice current at the time * Ensure equity of service across all commissioned providers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1af794-b522-4ba8-b60e-18556fb60af4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £721,194 |
| 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 | NHS SHEFFIELD CCG |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD, |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | HG2 1GZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | POLLARDS OPTICIANS; UH LTD TRADING AS AC SMITH OPTICIANS; VISIONNCARE OPTOMETRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1af794-b522-4ba8-b60e-18556fb60af4
- 5 May 2017 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a1311-b8ac-49d1-b638-2f25b4308fcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1af794-b522-4ba8-b60e-18556fb60af4
  10th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a1311-b8ac-49d1-b638-2f25b4308fcf
  5th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  e-Tendering site

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