--- title: "Community Optometrist Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116974" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116974" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116974.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116974.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP" published: "2021-12-20" --- # Community Optometrist Services Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116974 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116974) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116974.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking tenders for the provision of Community Optometrist Services across various locations, focusing primarily on glaucoma assessments. The contract is structured into three lots, encompassing services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The tendering process is open and is set to close on 10th January 2022, with awards anticipated by 24th January 2022. This procurement falls under the services category and uses an open procurement method, aiming to engage qualified optometrists with specific accreditations in eye health examinations. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in optometry and related health services. Companies equipped to provide glaucoma assessment services, especially those with the necessary accreditations and infrastructure within the specified regions, could benefit substantially. The diverse lots allow for tailored responses, enabling smaller firms to compete alongside larger entities, thereby fostering a competitive bidding environment. ## Notice The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Community Optometrist Services.The contract will be split into 3 lots as follows;Lot 1 : Glaucoma New Assessment ODTC (Cardiff Area)Lot 2 : Glaucoma New and Follow up Assessment (Vale of Glamorgan Area)Lot 3 : Glaucoma Monitoring ServiceBidders are able to submit a response for one or more lots.Lot 1 and 2 serviceThis Glaucoma service can be delivered by an optometrist with current WECS accreditation for Eye Health Examination Wales and Certificate in Glaucoma at the premises of a selected contractor with the specified equipment. The service will deliver assessments not covered by GOS, WECS and other NHS services.The following outcomes are for the patients of the service:- Patients will receive a Glaucoma Assessment that conforms to this service specification. A choice of appointments will be offered to patients where possible.- Where patients' needs are identified that are outside the scope of the glaucoma service that they are referred to the most appropriate provider of care.Lot 3 ServiceThis Glaucoma service must be delivered by an optometrist with current WECS accreditation for Eye Health Examination Wales and either the Higher Certificate in Glaucoma and/or the Diploma in Glaucoma at the premises of a selected contractor with the specified equipment.It should be noted that the premises where the optometrist expects to provide this service from must be based within Cardiff and the Vale Health BoardThe service will deliver assessments not covered by GOS, WECS and other NHS services. It is anticipated that the service will operate 48 weeks of the year. The Principle Optometrist is responsible for ensuring that periods of annual leave and sickness can be covered.The following outcomes are for the patients of the service:- Patients will receive a Glaucoma Assessment that conforms to this service specification. A choice of appointments will be offered to patients where possible.- Where patients' needs are identified that are outside the scope of the glaucoma service that they are referred to the most appropriate provider of care.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116974 Please note additional information on this procurement:1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any contract.2. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the ITT and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate the terms.3. The Contracting Authority will not accept completed ITT's after the stated closing date.4. All documents to be priced (where applicable) in sterling and all payments made in sterling.5. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.6. Bidders wishing to participate should visit the Bravo e-tenderwales portal and access the ITT under itt_91949.7. Bidders should note that this tender is issued under the Light Touch Regime.8. Bidders should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale ULHB(WA Ref:116974) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116974 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | ST ASAPH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Denbighshire | | Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2021 at 11:48 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116974 ## Notice URLs - http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk - https://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116974 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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