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title: "AQP (Any Qualified Provider) for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service for NHS Lincolnshire CCG"
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# AQP (Any Qualified Provider) for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service for NHS Lincolnshire CCG

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a2905ae-0844-43c0-91c9-f9c07eae193f

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting applicants to participate in the "AQP for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service" tender as part of their ongoing initiative to enhance community health services. This procurement falls under the health services category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th November 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and will last until 31st March 2025, allowing successful providers to support patients registered with General Practitioners in Lincolnshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health service delivery, particularly those specialising in optometry and related patient care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charitable, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement aims to foster diverse participation. Companies that offer high-quality patient-centred services and have the capability to manage a range of eye conditions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thus expanding their footprint within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (LCCG) would like to invite providers to become a qualified provider on the AQP framework for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service (COTATs). The service objective is to provide a high quality patient-centred Community Optometry service which raises the standard of care. The Commissioners will contract with provider(s) who will then carry out the service under this contract. The provider will deliver the following services to patients registered with a General Practitioner (GPs) within Lincolnshire. The Service will diagnose and treat a range of eye conditions within an overall model of care and manage relevant follow-up activity within the service before final discharge back to the care of the patient's own Optometrist, GP or onward referral to either secondary care or a suitable community-based specialist service such as the Community Surgery Scheme. Further information can be found via https://uk.eu-supply.com under Quote/tender reference 46214. Please note, new user of EU Supply will need to register to view the ITT documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70402438-44c2-4055-bf68-5b25d0542c3e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 8GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Sleaford Holdingham |
| Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70402438-44c2-4055-bf68-5b25d0542c3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70402438-44c2-4055-bf68-5b25d0542c3e
  29th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com

## Provenance

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