--- title: "North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire Community Ophthalmology Service (AQP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-badcf2c7-777d-4dd1-9353-5707b209a904" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-badcf2c7-777d-4dd1-9353-5707b209a904" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-badcf2c7-777d-4dd1-9353-5707b209a904.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-badcf2c7-777d-4dd1-9353-5707b209a904.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2019-02-01" --- # North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire Community Ophthalmology Service (AQP) Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-badcf2c7-777d-4dd1-9353-5707b209a904 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-badcf2c7-777d-4dd1-9353-5707b209a904) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-badcf2c7-777d-4dd1-9353-5707b209a904.json) ## Summary The NHS North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking providers for the North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire Community Ophthalmology Service (AQP). This procurement, classified under health services, aims to establish two Any Qualified Provider frameworks to enhance capacity for ophthalmology care in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The tender period concludes on 8th February 2019, with an initial contract period starting on 1st July 2019 and lasting three years, potentially extendable for an additional two years upon mutual agreement. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing diverse participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the healthcare and medical services sectors, looking to expand their offerings. Companies specialising in ophthalmology services, particularly those providing cataract assessments and treatments, as well as broader ophthalmology services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on a high-quality, patient-choice-driven service opens avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) to engage in delivering essential healthcare services in the region. ## Notice Invitation to Tender Community Ophthalmology Service Two Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Frameworks. North East Lincolnshire & North Lincolnshire CCGs To ensure sufficient capacity to meet demand for patients requiring ophthalmology care in North and North East Lincolnshire, two AQP frameworks will be commissioned by North and North East Lincolnshire CCGs, providing a range of ophthalmology services and offering patient choice. The AQP "framework" approach will appoint multiple organisations capable of delivering the specified service to the localities and offer a choice for referring GP's and Optometrists. The provider/s will need to offer and deliver a high quality ophthalmology service which offers the best clinical treatment in line with all relevant guidelines and standards, meets all 18 week targets and follow up appointments timescales, offering a one stop shop where clinically appropriate. The service offer comprises; Option A: Cataract assessment and treatment only Option B: A range of ophthalmology services, as described within the service specification Each CCG is offering an initial contract of three years, commencing from 1 July 2019 with the possibility of extending the term beyond the initial contracted duration by up to an additional 2 years. This will be based on annual review and with mutual agreement from the provider and each CCG. Further Information is included in the Memorandum of Information (MOI) The Tender Pack is available from: http://www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/e-procurement/north-east-lincolnshire-and-north-lincolnshire-community-ophthalmology-service-aqp/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b699dfa-2611-477c-ab30-903d6765128c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | GRIMSBY | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN31 1HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | | Local authority | North East Lincolnshire | | Electoral ward | West Marsh | | Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2019 at 14:42 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b699dfa-2611-477c-ab30-903d6765128c - 21 Dec 2018 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc200cf-de85-4adf-a911-e96973be6ccd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b699dfa-2611-477c-ab30-903d6765128c 1st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc200cf-de85-4adf-a911-e96973be6ccd 21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db3275b3-27e4-4179-a519-32cc77bc435e Tender Pack - NEL CCG AND NL CGG Community Ophthalmology AQPs 2018 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/e-procurement/ - http://www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/e-procurement/north-east-lincolnshire-and-north-lincolnshire-community-ophthalmology-service-aqp/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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