Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-6f7d-7261-9383-42141c42a3b7/wakefield-ccg-low-vision-community-service-aqp

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Wakefield CCG Low Vision Community Service AQP

[West and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-and-south-yorkshire-and-bassetlaw-commissioning-support-unit)

Estimated value

£0

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

23 Apr 2015

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

In securing services from AQP Providers, NHS Wakefield CCG requires assurance of competence, quality and safety standards, just as it would for services secured under a formal tender process. Any provider will be eligible to apply for this AQP subject to demonstrating compliance and competency against the specified criteria outlined in the specification. The successful provider(s) will deliver a low vision aidserviceto patients registered with a NHS Wakefield CCG GP Practice. The Provider (s) must also ensure the services delivered are located withinthe boundariesofWakefield District and accessible to patients registered with Wakefield GPs. If more than one provider is successful it will be a contract obligation as service providers to meet quarterly as part of a clinical network to discuss operational issues and work towards continuous improvements to patient pathways and patient experience. The successful provider(s) will be expected to sign the standard NHS contract, accepting all terms and conditions. It should be noted that under the Any Qualified Provider model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. Organisations will be asked to complete an on line qualification questionnaire. NHS Wakefield CCG is seeking providers who can providelow vision aiddelivered in community settings within the boundaries of Wakefield District for access to Wakefield patients. - The overarching aims/objectives of the service are: To improve the quality of life for those individuals experiencing sight loss by: • Providing low vision assessments that are in accordance with individual need and expectation; • Provide aids that individuals can use to enhance their vision; • Intervening early in an individual’s sight loss, by working with local health and social care services to identify individuals experiencing sight loss; • Providing a continuous programme to improve the quality of the low vision service. • Ensuring the effective and sustainable use of resources. The overarching outcomes of the service are for the successful provider(s) to evidence: • Support for individual health and well-being; and, • Provide care in an accessible setting. The service provider(s) shall: • Mitigate the practical, emotional, occupational or educational impacts of individuals’ sight loss. - Patients’ satisfaction with the outcome of service. - As the service will be commissioned under AQP arrangements, payment will be made at national tariff for consultant-led care; there is no guarantee of income. The provider has full responsibility for the costs of any drugs used/prescribed within the service. No Market Forces Factor (MFF) will be paid for this service.A CQUIN scheme to the value of 2.5% of the provider’s actual annual activity will be made available.

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## CPV classification

Health services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/530084fa-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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