--- title: "Community Ophthalmology Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c5395db-3f63-453a-ba14-82c1f583d326" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c5395db-3f63-453a-ba14-82c1f583d326" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c5395db-3f63-453a-ba14-82c1f583d326.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c5395db-3f63-453a-ba14-82c1f583d326.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2016-11-22" --- # Community Ophthalmology Service Buyer: MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c5395db-3f63-453a-ba14-82c1f583d326 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c5395db-3f63-453a-ba14-82c1f583d326) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c5395db-3f63-453a-ba14-82c1f583d326.json) ## Summary Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting tenders for the Community Ophthalmology Service aimed at meeting the health needs of the local populations in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. This open procurement process, identified by ITT Ref: 273, is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th December 2016 at 12:00 hours. The service delivery will be based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom and is classified under health and social work services. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st June 2017 and will continue until 31st May 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmology services or community healthcare solutions. Providers with experience in innovative service delivery models and the ability to implement a 'one-stop shop' service for diagnostic and clinical assessments will be well-positioned to compete. Those who can demonstrate capacity and capability in managing patient care closer to home, reducing waiting times, and integrating services with other healthcare providers will have a distinct advantage in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice Community Ophthalmology Service Introduction Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group invites tenders for the above Service (for both Shropshire CCG and Telford and Wrekin CCG). The Commissioner is seeking a Lead Provider able to deliver a Service which can meet the health needs of the local populations of Shropshire CCG and Telford and Wrekin CCG through a Community based service delivery model and use of innovative service redesign. The Service The Commissioner wishes to receive responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified and experienced Ophthalmology providers with the necessary capacity and capability (or a demonstrable ability to provide the necessary capacity and capability) to provide a Community Ophthalmology Service. The Service shall deliver a 'one stop shop' service, with diagnostic and clinical assessments being undertaken at the same appointment, to ensure timely access to specialist clinical expertise in a community setting. The Service Provider shall be expected to work with the Commissioner to develop the processes necessary for further ophthalmic conditions to be treated/managed in a Community Based Ophthalmology care setting throughout the duration of the contract. The Service shall:- * Provide timely access to specialist clinical expertise in a community setting. * Deliver a 'one-stop shop' service with diagnostic and clinical assessments being undertaken at the same appointment. * Improve access and reduce waiting times for ophthalmic services, with a flexible appointment system to meet the needs of Service Users and carers. * Provide advice, information and support to primary care practitioners. * Support and enable Service Users to manage their own conditions by providing a supportive and proactive approach to self-management and to signpost Service Users to services that can support them to self-manage. * Ensure Certification of Vision impairment is completed and provision of support aids where required. * Provide a Service that is multi-disciplinary and patient focused. * Provide access to high quality, safe clinical care that gives timely advice, appropriate support, assessment, diagnostics and treatment for patients according to their individual need. * Provide care closer to home, where appropriate. * Commission a high quality service that integrates with other providers. * Generate a reduction in unnecessary out-patient appointments. * Create a Service that uses innovative methods of service delivery. Additional information: Candidates wishing to be considered must register their interest and provide additional procurement specific information (by submitting an ITT though the Bravo Electronic Sourcing system as follows: 1) Candidates should register on the portal https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). 2) Once registered, candidates must express their interest by a) logging into the Midlands & Lancashire CSU E-Tendering portal b) selecting response to ITT, c) select Open Access ITT, d) search for and access listing related to this contract (ITT Ref: 273) and view details, e) click on Express Interest link. 3) Once you have expressed your interest, access the My ITTs page, where you can download documentation (if required) and construct your reply, as instructed. You must submit your reply on the website by no later than 1200 hours on 14th December, 2016. For technical support in submitting your Expression of Interest or registering on the 'Bravo Solution' Electronic Sourcing system please contact the Bravo Solution help desk via Tel: 0800 368 4850 or e-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk Should you have any procurement related queries please contact Susan Hall, Senior Procurement Manager, Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit via Email: susan.hall37@nhs.net or Mobile: 07860 733445 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3997fb8f-a11b-4cc6-9040-b1c5e19fe351 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2020 | | 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 | MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY3 8XL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Radbrook | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2016 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3997fb8f-a11b-4cc6-9040-b1c5e19fe351 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3997fb8f-a11b-4cc6-9040-b1c5e19fe351 22nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3B098DC6-39DE-4ADF-8140-DC66547A93F0 Light Touch Regime ## Notice URLs - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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