--- title: "NHS Bassetlaw Clinical Commissioning Group - Community Ophthalmology Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6744f2dd-1a62-4cf5-b1ce-7bc14c545ced" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6744f2dd-1a62-4cf5-b1ce-7bc14c545ced" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6744f2dd-1a62-4cf5-b1ce-7bc14c545ced.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6744f2dd-1a62-4cf5-b1ce-7bc14c545ced.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHEFFIELD CCG" published: "2019-01-15" --- # NHS Bassetlaw Clinical Commissioning Group - Community Ophthalmology Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service Buyer: NHS SHEFFIELD CCG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6744f2dd-1a62-4cf5-b1ce-7bc14c545ced [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6744f2dd-1a62-4cf5-b1ce-7bc14c545ced) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6744f2dd-1a62-4cf5-b1ce-7bc14c545ced.json) ## Summary The NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking tenders for the "Community Ophthalmology Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service" aimed at improving access and patient experience for common ophthalmic conditions in Bassetlaw. This procurement falls within the health services industry category and is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th February 2019 at 12:00 noon. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2022, covering the area of Bassetlaw, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing broad participation from the market. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and ophthalmic services sectors to expand their operations. Companies that provide clinical assessment and treatment services, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology conditions, will find this tender particularly relevant. The focus on a "One Stop Shop" service model indicates a demand for providers that can deliver patient-centric care efficiently, making this a lucrative opportunity for SME healthcare providers looking to enhance their service offerings in community settings. ## Notice The purpose of the Bassetlaw Ophthalmology Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (CATS) is to improve access and patient experience of common ophthalmic conditions, promote awareness and understanding to improve self-care and treatment for patients with long term ophthalmic conditions and improve the health and well-being of Bassetlaw residents. The Ophthalmology CATS will possess clinical autonomy and a reputation for the delivery of a high quality and clinically safe service. The service will operate as two parts: A specialist-led service offering triage, assessment and treatment of a range of ophthalmic conditions. Patients will be referred into the service from other health professionals typically the patient's registered GP or their optometrist. A service which offers diagnosis and management of patients with; cataracts, glaucoma / suspected glaucoma, YAG, general / oculoplastics, medical retina, macular conditions & wet AMD. Management of patients defined as "stable" will reflect the national guidance set out with the NICE guidance and SYB CfO policy. The Bassetlaw Ophthalmology CATS will: Provide a "One Stop Shop" service for patients with common (non-urgent / sight threatening) ophthalmic conditions. The CATS will provide patient centred consultations that will deliver diagnostic tests and interventions at the point of contact. This method of "One Stop Shop" will ensure patient care is effectively delivered through a minimum number of patient contacts. Follow up ratios will need to exceed an average of 1:1 Provide ongoing glaucoma care within community settings Provide simple procedures as detailed in the Appendix, in a safe clinical environment Provide an expert multidisciplinary opinion for patients referred by their GPs or optometrists, offering an alternative to direct referrals to an outpatient consultant clinic Screen for remedial conditions and refer patients as appropriate Wet age-related macular degeneration injections Conduct clinical assessment, organise diagnostic investigations, provide advice and treatment; inform and educate patients and GPs Facilitate referral, where necessary, to other primary or secondary care services with agreed referral processes in place which are understood by all Full details of the Authority's requirements are set out in the Service Specification in Document 2. To access the procurement documentation, please go to www.nhssourcing.co.uk If you have not accessed the portal before you will need to register by clicking on "Register Here". Once you have logged into the website, click on the link "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" in the Supplier Area box. This tender will be listed here. Click on the ITT Title, and then on the green button "Express Interest". By doing this, you will have invited yourself to participate in the ITT. This enables you to download any Buyer Attachments, send and receive Messages with the NHS South Yorkshire Procurement Service, and respond to the ITT. Additional information: To access the procurement documentation, please go to www.nhssourcing.co.uk If you have not accessed the portal before you will need to register by clicking on "Register Here". Once you have logged into the website, click on the link "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" in the Supplier Area box. This tender will be listed here. Click on the ITT Title, and then on the green button "Express Interest". By doing this, you will have invited yourself to participate in the ITT. This enables you to download any Buyer Attachments, send and receive Messages with the NHS South Yorkshire Procurement Service, and respond to the ITT. This tender will close on the 15th February 2019 at 12:00 Noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186fa1f4-ff27-4b6c-b81d-c1d482010eec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 SHEFFIELD CCG | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S9 4EU | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85160000 - Optician services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2019 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186fa1f4-ff27-4b6c-b81d-c1d482010eec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186fa1f4-ff27-4b6c-b81d-c1d482010eec 15th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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