Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-f13e-7267-8556-d0e6362a9107/the-provision-of-a-tier-2-community-ophthalmology-service-nhs-blackpool-ccg-an closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # THE PROVISION OF A TIER 2 COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE - NHS Blackpool CCG and NHS Fylde & Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group [NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-shared-business-services-ltd-nhs-sbs) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 May 2018 Deadline Closed 13 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Fylde & Wyre CCG (NHS Fylde and Wyre CCG acting as Lead Commissioners and Blackpool CCG as Associate Commissioner) wish to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit tenders for a new Tier 2 Community Ophthalmology Service which will achieve the following outcomes: • Appropriately clinically triage referrals made to Ophthalmology Services and ensure that the service user is referred onto the appropriate service. •Deliver community-based Ophthalmology Services for a defined range of eye problems. •To provide targeted assessment and follow ups and co-management of specific chronic eye conditions within the community against an agreed set of protocols. •To demonstrate improved service user experience, quality of life and improved access for service users. •To deliver high quality eye care to service users registered with Blackpool and Fylde and Wyre GPs. •Ensure that referring GP's are given prompt and full information about their patient's diagnosis or treatment in line with national standards. •To achieve a fundamental shift of care from the acute providers into the community so the service users can access effective and high quality services closer to home. •To provide service users with a choice for the management of the specific eye conditions included in the specification. •Ensure that all eligible patients are managed through the service. •Reduce pressure on the hospital eye service by delivering eye care outside the hospital where at all possible and ensuring that those that are referred are appropriate and fully worked up. The contract duration will be for 3 years, which is intended to run from 1st of October 2018 until 30th September 2021 with the possibility of one extension of up to 2 years. The anticipated, maximum total contract value (including any potential extensions) is £2,339,946 with an annual value estimated at £467,989. The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within the scope of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage application process akin to the Open Procedure. This procurement opportunity is also advertised on the OJEU. Interested Providers are now invited to register their interest and access the procurement documents via the electronic procurement portal EU-Supply available at [nhssbs.eu-supply.com](https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com). REGISTRATION ON THE EU-SUPPLY SITE IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. Once you have logged into the EU-Supply Portal, SEARCH FOR TENDER REFERENCE 31601. \*\*The DEADLINE for submissions of bid responses, which must be submitted through the EU-Supply Portal, is midday, Wednesday 13th June 2018\*\*. Attached to this notice is a guide to using EU Supply. For technical support on the EU-Supply Portal, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/102cd7cf-f830-4b07-a07f-2da9a83d92a9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-shared-business-services-ltd-nhs-sbs) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [2026 - Aberdeen City - Integrated Children with Disabilities Services · Aberdeen City Council · 42 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-ec2f-73b8-a16d-0305bfde1756/2026-aberdeen-city-integrated-children-with-disabilities-services) [Medical practice services – Usługi medyczne obejmujące profilaktyczne badania lekarskie (wstępne, okresowe, kontrolne, dodatkowe, sanitarno-epidemiologiczne, badania diagnostyczne, laboratoryjne, konsultacje specjalistyczne) żołnierzy i pracowników jednostek i instytucji z rejonu odpowiedzialności 24 WOG w Giżycku z podziałem na 4 zadania w 2027r. · 24 Wojskowy Oddział Gospodarczy · 15 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7d95-70ec-8f76-458d7aa7a9e6/poland-medical-practice-services-uslugi-medyczne-obejmujace-profilaktyczne-b) [Services provided by nurses – servizio ausiliariato · I.N.M.I. Lazzaro Spallanzani · 26 days left · 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6516-7347-a350-180d3a55908e/italy-services-provided-by-nurses-servizio-ausiliariato) [Social services – Prestations d’insertion sociale et professionnelle par l’emploi de personnes rencontrant des difficultés d’accès ou de maintien dans l’emploi. · Mairie de Suresnes · 34 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63f0-7244-b886-26f1f32ff13b/france-social-services-prestations-dinsertion-sociale-et-professionnelle-pa) [Welfare services for children and young people – Einrichtung, Organisation und Betrieb einer Ganztagsferienbetreuung · Landkreis Diepholz · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7b3c-72d6-bf80-e1ddde45aeec/germany-welfare-services-for-children-and-young-people-einrichtung-organisa) [Social work services with accommodation – PROVINCIA DI IMPERIA per conto di PREFETTURA DI IMPERIA -Gara europea a procedura aperta per la conclusione di un accordo quadro per affidamento dei servizi di gestione di centri di accoglienza costituiti da SINGOLE UNITA' ABITATIVE con capienza massima di 50 posti. · Prefettura di Imperia · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-75de-70f5-9f0a-bdfc0ba520b7/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-provincia-di-imperia-per-conto)