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title: "AQP (Any Qualified Provider) for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service for NHS Lincolnshire CCG"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# AQP (Any Qualified Provider) for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service for NHS Lincolnshire CCG

Buyer: NHS LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1bb

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## Summary

NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is currently conducting an open procurement process to establish an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment, and Treatment Service. This service aims to deliver high-quality, patient-centred optometry, enhancing access to care closer to home. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with the tender period ending on 30th November 2021. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and will last until 31st March 2025, covering the Lincolnshire region in the health services sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in optometry and eye care services. Companies that can offer innovative, patient-focused treatment options and who are equipped to manage a range of eye conditions will be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, particularly those with experience in community health services, as the contract includes the option to extend for a further two years based on performance.

## Notice

NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) would like to invite providers to become a qualified provider of the AQP framework for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service. The service objective is to deliver a high quality patient-centred Community Optometry service that improves patient access and provide services closer to home.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lincolnshire CCG would like to invite providers to become a qualified provider on the AQP framework for Community Optometrist Triage, Assessment and Treatment Service (COTATs). The service objective is to provide a high quality patient-centred Community Optometry service which raises the standard of care. The Commissioners will contract with provider(s) who will then carry out the service under this contract. The provider will deliver the following services to patients registered with a General Practitioner (GPs) within Lincolnshire. The Service will diagnose and treat a range of eye conditions within an overall model of care and manage relevant follow-up activity within the service before final discharge back to the care of the patient's own Optometrist, GP or onward referral to either secondary care or a suitable community based specialist service such as the Community Surgery Scheme. Further information can be found via https://uk.eu-supply.com under Quote/tender reference 46214. Please note, new user of EU Supply will need to register to view the ITT documentation. Additional information: The contract is let on a zero value, zero volume basis. From 1st July 2022, the Contracting Authority will become NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019742-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 8GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Sleaford Holdingham |
| Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ENDERBY'S OF BOSTON; JASONRICKABYOPTICIANS; LUNETTES OPTICIANS; PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019742-2022
- 29 Oct 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027213-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://lincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205

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