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title: "NHS Wakefield CCG - Enhanced Optometry Services AQP"
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# NHS Wakefield CCG - Enhanced Optometry Services AQP

Buyer: NHS YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e117939-4299-45bc-ac72-f7226f862c78

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## Summary

The NHS Yorkshire and Humber Commissioning Support is seeking to procure Enhanced Optometry Services through a tender process under the service category of optician services, relevant to the health sector. The contract, set to commence on 1st April 2017 and running for three years until 31st March 2020, aims to improve access to primary care ophthalmology within the Wakefield District. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 noon on 22nd February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optometry and health services, particularly those capable of providing primary care solutions and improving clinical outcomes for patients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to ensure equitable service delivery across all providers, promoting innovation and collaboration in the optometry field.

## 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 Additional information: The contract duration is for 3 years. For further information about this service, to access the service specification for this service and to apply to provide this service, please visit www.nhssourcing.co.uk The Deadline for submissions is 12:00 (mid-day) Wednesday 22 February 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246f3c97-6310-47b9-8d30-6c3abf322e5d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 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 | NHS YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD, |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | HG2 1GZ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2017 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246f3c97-6310-47b9-8d30-6c3abf322e5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246f3c97-6310-47b9-8d30-6c3abf322e5d
  1st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  e-Tendering site

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