---
title: "Ophthalmology Post op (cataract) follow up"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046fc1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-07-15"
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# Ophthalmology Post op (cataract) follow up

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046fc1

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for Ophthalmology Post op (cataract) follow-up services. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under Optician services. The contracting authority is located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at confirmation of contract award notice, and the contract has been awarded with a value of £440,000. Key dates include the contract award on 26th June 2024 and the service provision from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the optician services industry to provide post-operative follow-up services to patients treated at the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This contract offers a potential lifetime value of £440,000. Businesses that can offer quality and value in optician services, with a focus on innovation and patient care, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process, which aims to streamline contract awarding in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Post op (cataract) follow up to Somerset patients treated in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

The service will provide a post op (cataract) follow up service to patients of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Contract start date: 26 June 2024
Contract end date: 31 March 2026
Optional 2 x 12-month extension to 31 March 2028.
Total contract value: PS440,000.00 (inc. optional extension).

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25/06/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021598-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENHANCED EYE CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2024 at 09:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021598-2024
- 13 Jun 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018351-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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