---
title: "Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028b52"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b52.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2021-01-18"
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# Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex

Buyer: WEST ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b52

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, focusing on the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex. The procurement falls under the health services industry, specifically targeting services that deliver crucial eye care. This process is currently in the Award stage, having commenced with a voluntary notice indicating the intention to award a contract to Primary Eyecare Services (PECS). The contract is set for a duration of three years starting from 4th May 2021, with an option for a two-year extension. Key details include a value of £481,587 for West Essex initially, with a standstill period enacted following the publication of the award notice.

This opportunity opens avenues for growth primarily for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on ophthalmology. Companies with experience in delivering community health services or those affiliated with local optometry networks would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group may also foster partnerships that leverage existing relationships within the healthcare ecosystem, enhancing service delivery and community health outcomes.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice and is intended to provide notice of the contracting authority's intention to award a contract for Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) to Primary Eyecare Services (PECS) as part of the Essex Local Ophthalmic Services (LOC)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice and is intended to provide notice of the Contracting Authority's intention to award a contract for Minor Eye Conditions Services to Primary Eyecare Services (PECS). West Essex conducted a 12-month pilot of the service, delivered by PECS. PCS are the non-profit organisation of the Essex Local Ophthalmology Community (LOC) through which all optometrist providers within West Essex are associated. The evaluation of the pilot demonstrated significant benefits in using PECS to deliver the services contracting directly to the optometrists given their existing relationships which are crucial to delivering a community pathway successfully. The service will be for West Essex only initially, however the option is retained for a portion of East and North Hertfordshire patients who use the local Acute Trust to use the service. Should this be agreed the contract will be varied to reflect this. The proposed contract is for a period of 3-years from 4th May 2021 to 3rd May 2024 with the option to extend for a further 2-years, subject to agreement. The value stated in this Notice is for the initial 3-year period and is inclusive of costs for the East and North Hertfordshire patients. The 3-year value for West Essex only is PS481,587. Additional information: Following publication of this Notice, West Essex CCG will allow a 10-day standstill period prior to entering into the contract.

Options: Extension of the service to include patients from East & North Hertfordshire who use the local Acute Trust. 2-year contract extension from 4th May 2024 to 3rd May 2026.

### Procurement Information

West Essex conducted a 12-month pilot of the service, delivered by PECS. PCS are the non-profit organisation of the Essex Local Ophthalmology Community (LOC) through which all optometrist providers within West Essex are associated. The evaluation of the pilot demonstrated significant benefits in using PECS to deliver the services contracting directly to the optometrists given their existing relationships which are crucial to delivering a community pathway successfully.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001020-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £746,460 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 6TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping East |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | TLH35 West Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001020-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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