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title: "Integrated Cataract Pathway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# Integrated Cataract Pathway

Buyer: NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac8c

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, encompasses the Integrated Cataract Pathway within East Sussex. Categorised under "Optician services" (CPV code 85160000), the contract follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is part of the award stage. The contract was signed on 8th October 2024 and is set to commence on 1st April 2024, concluding on 31st March 2029. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board acted as the award decision maker, with no conflicts of interest declared. The tender process utilised a direct award (Procurement Method: limited), specifically designed for procurement activities falling outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a unique business growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare services, such as opticians and healthcare providers. By integrating community optician assessments with hospital-based cataract surgeries and post-operative care, this contract supports patient choice and high-quality care provision. Sussex Eyecare Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Seaford, has been awarded this non-monetary contract. This procurement is ideal for SMEs that can offer comprehensive eye care services, from initial assessments to surgery and follow-up care, thereby contributing significantly to community health and expanding their business reach within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The integrated pathway consists of four elements, two connected to the community optician and two connected with the cataract hospital: * Community Optician - Pre referral assessment and patient lifestyle questionnaire completed. * Hospital - competes a pre-operative appointment. * Hospital completed cataract surgery. * Community Optician - completes a post operative appointment. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice (via Direct Award B).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The integrated pathway consists of four elements, two connected to the community optician and two connected with the cataract hospital: * Community Optician - Pre referral assessment and patient lifestyle questionnaire completed. * Hospital - competes a pre-operative appointment. * Hospital completed cataract surgery. * Community Optician - completes a post operative appointment. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice (via Direct Award B). This is a zero value contract. The contract start date is 01.04.2024 The contract end date is 31.03.2029 This is an existing provider.

### Procurement Information

This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime, Direct Award Process B.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033276-2024 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX EYECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033276-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk
- https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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