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title: "Ophthalmology Services (AQP) - Dudley - 2nd Window"
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# Ophthalmology Services (AQP) - Dudley - 2nd Window

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d20f4988-6f91-457a-9fd9-203c9a868b71

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## Summary

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of NHS Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group, has invited tenders for the "Ophthalmology Services (AQP) - Dudley - 2nd Window" project in the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on health services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 27th September 2018, with the contract period set to run from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2021. This open procurement method was employed, and the tender had a deadline for bids on 18th May 2018, with services to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare service delivery, particularly those with capabilities in ophthalmology and related treatments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the requirements for delivering comprehensive eye care services such as minor eye conditions management, cataract assessments, and intraocular pressure evaluations. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operational footprint within the NHS framework and enhance their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group invited suitably qualified providers to tender for an Ophthalmology service. This service has been commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider process/model. The service consists of three elements: Minor Eye Conditions Service: To provide assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting with recent onset eye conditions which may include: * Painful eye * Red eye * Flashers/Floaters * Loss or disturbance of vision * Foreign body, including emergency contact lenses removal. Providers are expected to triage patients and for symptoms which require urgent attention, Providers are expected to see the patient within 24 hours of contacting the service. For non-urgent symptoms providers are expected to offer an appointment within two working days. Cataract Triage/Screening: To provide assessment and management of patients presenting with signs and/or symptoms of cataract in either eye. The Provider is expected to undertake a full cataract assessment including: * Pupil dilation and examination by indirect ophthalmoscopy in order to establish whether there are any co-existing ocular disorders as well as cataract * Discussion of the health questionnaire and any outstanding issues dealt with * Communicating the potential advantages and disadvantages of cataract extraction * Ascertaining the patient's willingness for surgery * Ensuring the patient meets the Procedures of Limited Clinical Policy Criteria * Offer choice and refer on to secondary care where required. Intraocular Pressure Repeat Readings Scheme: To provide assessment and management of patients who attend the practice for a GOS or private sight test and are found to have IOP>21mmHg. Patients who are found to have elevated IOP on non-contact tonometry testing are expected to have Goldman or Perkins applanation tonometry pressure refinement carried out at the same visit. Depending on the outcome of the first test the patient may be required to attend for repeat Goldmann or Perkins applanation tonometry on a separate occasion. Suitable providers had to be able to deliver all elements described above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd5b0d0-4081-47d4-8c86-9abf79848fd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRIERLEY HILL |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY5 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South |
| Westminster constituency | Stourbridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIMARY EYECARE (HEART OF WEST MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd5b0d0-4081-47d4-8c86-9abf79848fd0
- 30 Apr 2018 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097e94e2-8b02-40a3-99af-854bc77b6f23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd5b0d0-4081-47d4-8c86-9abf79848fd0
  28th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097e94e2-8b02-40a3-99af-854bc77b6f23
  30th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Link to Procurement portal to access tender documents

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