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title: "Community Optometry Service"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
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# Community Optometry Service

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83e29910-405e-4b79-b721-f294db2a588c

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is seeking proposals for the "Community Optometry Service," aimed at managing the care of approximately 15,000 patients annually across the Pennine Lancashire region. This procurement falls within the health and social work services sector under the CPV classification of 85000000, with a total contract value of £4.5 million and a minimum value of £2.8 million. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with the submission deadline set for 9th December 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2020 and will run until 31st March 2023, enabling suitable service providers to deliver key care pathways, including minor eye condition services and low vision support.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optician services and healthcare providers. Organisations well-positioned to compete include those that can offer integrated eye care solutions, have experience with high patient volumes, and possess a robust understanding of the healthcare landscape. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as this procurement can facilitate their entry into the public healthcare sector, fostering community service delivery and enhancing operational scale.

## Notice

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) wishes to invite offers for the provision of the Community Optometry element of the integrated model from 1st April 2020. The provider will manage in the region of 15,000 patients per year across the Pennine Lancashire footprint and offer a service which delivers the following care pathways: * Minor Eye Conditions Service * Cataract Pre and Post-op Assessment * Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) Referral Refinement & Visual Fields * Adult Low Vision Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8212ab29-5d90-4cab-aec8-cc7955e9c481 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 3HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8212ab29-5d90-4cab-aec8-cc7955e9c481

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8212ab29-5d90-4cab-aec8-cc7955e9c481
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30832&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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