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title: "Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e004"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET CCG"
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# Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e004

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is conducting an open procurement process for the "Dorset Community Ophthalmology Service," which aims to deliver comprehensive eye care to residents of Dorset, specifically targeting individuals aged 16 and over registered with local GPs. This procurement is currently in the active stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 13th October 2021. The estimated contract value is £4,102,418, with a potential contract duration of up to three years, plus a possible one-year extension. The service is classified under community health services, focusing on enhancing access to eye care and alleviating pressure on acute settings across Dorset and Somerset.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for healthcare providers specialising in community health services, ophthalmology, and allied health professions. Companies that can offer innovative eye care solutions, meet rigorous quality and operational requirements, and demonstrate effective leadership and governance will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the mandatory evaluation based on both price and quality, businesses that excel in delivering high-quality patient care while managing costs effectively will find themselves in a strong position to secure this contract.

## Notice

Community ophthalmology service will 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Community ophthalmology service will 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031621-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,102,418 |
| Lots value | £4,102,418 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET CCG |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031621-2021
- 13 Sep 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022677-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=651841442
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dorchester:-Community-health-services./Z24X4T69QE
- https://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk
- https://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk/

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