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title: "Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service"
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# Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7a61c38-41b5-4822-a1b5-46a1840f231e

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is currently seeking a lead provider for the Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service, a contract valued at £4,102,418. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 October 2021 at 09:00. The service aims to provide equitable access to eye care for residents aged 16 and over registered with a Dorset GP, supporting a transition from acute care settings. The contract is set to start on 1 April 2022 and could extend until 31 March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in community health. Companies that can deliver comprehensive eye care services and are capable of managing contracts within the public sector should consider competing for this contract, as it aims to enhance service delivery and capacity in the region.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: 2.2 Instead of: 13 October 2021 Time: 12:00 Read New: 18 October 2021 Time: 09:00 Other additional information: The contract period and estimated contract funding includes the initial contract term of 3 years plus 12 months contract extension. Dorset CCG is seeking to commission a lead provider of a community ophthalmology service to deliver eye care to the population of Dorset. The eligible population is those aged 16+ who are registered with a Dorset GP. The service will provide equitable access to eye care for service users and release capacity from acute settings enabling them to deliver more complex care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f6fdd5-4286-43c2-854c-b8f8d23d0667 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,102,418 |
| 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 1TG |
| 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

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f6fdd5-4286-43c2-854c-b8f8d23d0667
- 13 Sep 2021 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f6fdd5-4286-43c2-854c-b8f8d23d0667

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f6fdd5-4286-43c2-854c-b8f8d23d0667
  11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dorchester:-Community-health-services./Z24X4T69QE
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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