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title: "Community Ophthalmology Service in Hertfordshire"
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# Community Ophthalmology Service in Hertfordshire

Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfbf5c06-23cd-4e96-87f4-ce3dca864054

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## Summary

The NEL Commissioning Support Unit is overseeing a public procurement process for a Community Ophthalmology Service in Hertfordshire. This open tender, classified under health services, seeks providers to deliver consultant-led ophthalmological care aimed at diagnosing and treating various conditions, with a contract value of £4,611,000. The contract commenced on 1 November 2018 and will conclude on 31 October 2021. The tender period for submissions has ended, occurring on 25 May 2018.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology services. Providers such as GPwSI's, optometrists, orthoptists, and ophthalmology consultants are especially well-suited to respond, as the contract necessitates a range of qualified professionals to ensure timely and efficient service delivery to patients in the East of England.

## Notice

NHS Herts Valleys CCG are seeking providers interested in delivering a Community Ophthalmology Service in Hertfordshire. The service will provide a community consultant led Ophthalmology service to diagnose and treat a range of Ophthalmology conditions, and manage relevant follow-up activity within the service, before final discharge back to the care of the patient's own GP, or onward referral to secondary care where necessary. The service will provide patients with timely access to diagnostics and treatment, providing a 'one-stop' service where possible and appropriate, and will be delivered by a range of appropriately trained and accredited clinicians that may include (this list is not exhaustive): * GPwSI's (must be appropriately trained and accredited) * Optometrists * Orthoptists * Ophthalmology Staff Grade Doctors * Ophthalmology Consultants This is a three year contract commencing on the 1st of November 2018. All relevant documentation can be found on the ProContract e-system here https://procontract.due-north.com/Login . Providers who are new to ProContract will need to register as a supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec11469-d968-4dbb-8dff-13eb1ecd9886 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,611,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,611,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec11469-d968-4dbb-8dff-13eb1ecd9886
- 20 Apr 2018 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdf6bd5-5472-4cba-8a8e-72a0023c6a3c
- 26 Mar 2018 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdf6bd5-5472-4cba-8a8e-72a0023c6a3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec11469-d968-4dbb-8dff-13eb1ecd9886
  21st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdf6bd5-5472-4cba-8a8e-72a0023c6a3c
  20th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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