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title: "NHS Dorset CCG Community Opthalmology Service"
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# NHS Dorset CCG Community Opthalmology Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be749200-1fcf-48f4-81a0-7b9f66408aca

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is currently seeking suitable providers for the "NHS Dorset CCG Community Ophthalmology Service" tender. This project falls under the medical practice and related services industry category, with a total contract value of £1,320,000. The tender is open for submissions until 28th June 2017, and the service is expected to commence on 1st April 2018, running until 31st March 2020. The delivery addresses for this tender are located in the South West region of England, specifically serving patients registered with practices within NHS Dorset CCG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmic services, particularly those that can provide flexible appointment scheduling and multidisciplinary care. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the lead provider may establish joint or subcontractual arrangements with capable local providers. This approach not only promotes collaboration but also aims to enhance patient access and treatment equity across the Dorset area.

## Notice

NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking for commission from a suitable provider(s) a community ophthalmology for the patients of Dorset. The Dorset community ophthalmology service is part of a continuum of care built upon a multidisciplinary approach to support people with ophthalmic problems. The service will be provided to patients who are registered with practices within NHS Dorset CCG. The service will offer flexible appointment times, up to seven days a week and with evening appointments Monday to Friday (up to 7pm). The CCG envisages a single lead provider will deliver the community services that include the assessment, inclusion and exclusion criteria. Delivery of the service may be provided by GPwSI and optometry led service providers through joint contractual or sub-contractual arrangements with the lead commissioned provider. The combination of services provided will be geographically spread across Dorset to provide an equitable service to patients across the whole county to equitable access and treatment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db78d82-19b2-470a-b87c-d2d6cd036108 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,320,000 |
| 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 DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2017 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db78d82-19b2-470a-b87c-d2d6cd036108

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db78d82-19b2-470a-b87c-d2d6cd036108
  1st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce69a27d-0446-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  NHS Dorset CCG Community Opthalology Service Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk/

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