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title: "Cataract Single Point of Access"
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# Cataract Single Point of Access

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db489f11-2d1a-4658-b767-e22d45c43896

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## Summary

The South of England Procurement Centre has awarded the contract for the "Cataract Single Point of Access" project to UFONIA LIMITED. The project aims to implement a digital solution for cataract patient referrals in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area, streamlining the referral process and offering patients a choice of suitable surgery providers. The contract is valued at £364,500 and falls under the telecommunications system industry category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud-13 Digital Framework. The contract period is from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing digital healthcare solutions or telecommunication services, to engage with the South of England Procurement Centre. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suitable. The project's focus on enhancing eyecare services through digital innovation offers a niche opportunity for companies looking to contribute to healthcare advancements and improve patient access to quality services.

## Notice

As part of NHS England's future modelling for eyecare, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB sought a digital solution to facilitate an accelerated pathway for cataract patient referrals, via an automated telephone assistant. The aim was to provide a single point of access for patients to be offered a choice of suitable cataract surgery providers based on individual needs, and to streamline the referral process within the ICS through the collaborative sharing of consistent clinical information. The contract has been awarded via Lot 2 of the CCS G-Cloud-13 Digital Framework. The commencement date is 1st May 2024 for an initial period of one year, with an optional 12-month extension period, from the specified service commencement date. The agreement will be governed by the CCS G-Cloud-13 call off terms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb99562-85e9-4230-a7e4-88aa84964653 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £364,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £364,500 |
| 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UFONIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32524000 - Telecommunications system

## Release History

- 10 May 2024 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb99562-85e9-4230-a7e4-88aa84964653

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb99562-85e9-4230-a7e4-88aa84964653
  10th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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