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title: "CMT1209 - Low Vision Aid Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a799"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-10-10"
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# CMT1209 - Low Vision Aid Service

Buyer: NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a799

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## Summary

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB has initiated a procurement process to award a contract for the provision of Low Vision Aid Services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. The procurement is classified under the Optician services industry category (CPV code: 85160000) and is intended to support patients with non-complex needs in the UKG24 region. The contract, valued at approximately £3,226, is anticipated to span from 23rd October 2024 to 31st December 2025. Key dates include a standstill period starting from the 10th of October 2024, with representations by providers due by the 22nd of October 2024. The process is already in its award stage, with the publication marking the intention to award the contract, pending formal completion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the optician services sector, particularly those experienced in supporting patients with low vision aids. The existing provider, Prince & Bates Opticians, was deemed suitable for this direct award, indicating a stable and ongoing demand for the type of services offered. Businesses that specialise in similar services and have a track record of providing community-based low vision support could leverage this opportunity for growth. The procurement method utilised, a limited process without prior publication, further underscores the importance of maintaining high standards and continuity in service provision. This tender is particularly beneficial for local SMEs operating within the specified region.

## Notice

Low vision services: The aim of the service is to enable people with loss of vision to regain or maintain as much independence and autonomy as possible. The overall objective is to enable people with sight loss to make maximum and best use of their remaining eyesight and visual function. This is a, activity based contract. The contract expenditure for 2023/24 was PS2,581. This notice is for a Direct Award C PSR process to commence from the 23rd of October 2024 to 31/12/2025 bringing the lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. PS3,226. Under the test for considerable change this is within the permitted criteria (not exceeding PS500,000 and 25%).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: The service offers additional support to patients who have accessed Ophthalmology and require some additional support with low vision aids, to patients with non-complex needs that can be assessed and supported with the necessary aids in a community setting. The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contract is not changing considerably. Anticipated spend is activity based. The contract expenditure for 2023/24 was PS2,581.00. Based on this, the anticipated lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. PS3,226 (not exceeding PS500,000 and 25%) and is therefore permitted. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS3,226 The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 23/10/2024 to 31/12/2025.

### 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 the 22nd of October 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/032624-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 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 | £3,226 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT ICB |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRINCE & BATES OPTICIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032624-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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