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title: "Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ec2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2021-01-29"
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# Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex

Buyer: WEST ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ec2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group seeking to award a contract for the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) in West Essex. This initiative falls under the health services industry category, with the procurement classified as a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract period is set for three years, commencing on 4th May 2021 and concluding on 3rd May 2024, with an option to extend by an additional two years. The contract value for the initial three-year term is £746,460, with provisions for the inclusion of East and North Hertfordshire patients should that be agreed upon.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in ophthalmology and optometry. Companies that can deliver community-based eye care services and possess established relationships with local optometrists would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. The initial success of the pilot service delivered by Primary Eyecare Services (PECS) emphasises the value that strong local ties bring to the effective delivery of health services, paving the way for potential subcontracting opportunities or partnerships for growth in the region.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice follows a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice published on 18th January 2021 (reference 2021/S 000-001020) 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 a part of the Essex Local Ophthalmic Services (LOC).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice follows a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice published on 18th January 2021 (reference 2021/S 000-001020) 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 a part of the Essex Local Ophthalmic Services (LOC). 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 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.

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/001900-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 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 | Cancelled |
| 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

- 29 Jan 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001900-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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