Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5b-1392-72db-abbb-82241eeb71f9/nhs-wakefield-ccg-ophthalmology-service-consultant-led-aqp awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS Wakefield CCG Ophthalmology Service Consultant-led (AQP) [N H S Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/n-h-s-wakefield-clinical-commissioning-group) Estimated value £8,487,228 Published 15 Jan 2020 Deadline Closed 20 Feb 2020 ## 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. - 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 Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to procure the provision of a consultant-led ophthalmology service for the population of the Wakefield District offering a 3-year contract with the option to extend the contract term for a further 2 years. The procurement will be an any qualified provider (AQP) process. This will be an out of hospital-based service and the service provider(s) will work with The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, primary care and medical eye care services to ensure the seamless transfer of patients, as required. Ophthalmology is a high risk specialty in the Wakefield area in terms of growing demand, due to the ageing population and those with long term conditions. NHS Wakefield CCG currently commission consultant-led AQP non-urgent ophthalmology and cataract surgery services separately. The new model of care is centered on the integration of these services. It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. Whilst the contract will have a £0 value budget, estimated costs associated with consultant-led service procurement, based on 3 years, is £8,487,228. Below provides 3-year activity data for ophthalmology delivered by the consultant-led AQP providers. Indicative activity Cataract surgery: 2016/17 - 6023; 2017/18 - 7373; 2018/19 - 7182. Non Urgent Ophthalmology: 2016/17 - 4681; 2017/18 - 5656; 2018/19 - 5834. - activity for non-urgent ophthalmology has increased each year, - activity for cataract surgery increased in 2017/18 and had a slight decrease in 2018/19. The above data does not include activity undertaken by The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, any other acute trust or independent sector provider. Referrals for ophthalmology services remain high volume from GP practices and optometrists. The purpose of the service is to provide high-quality and safe effective consultant-led elective non-urgent ophthalmology and cataract surgical services and support the management of local ophthalmology services. The service provider will be responsible for delivering an integrated pathway to include advice, outpatients, diagnostics, treatment, surgical procedures and long term conditions follow-up care as either a minor day case procedure or inpatient elective service for non-urgent ophthalmic conditions/complaints and cataract surgery defined by the commissioner's referral guidelines. Additional information: It is anticipated that this tender will open on the 17 January 2020. If you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the NHSSourcing eprocurement portal website [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk), reference itt\_5059. Once registered potential providers will be able to complete their submission. The CCG reserves the right to withdraw this opportunity or to amend anticipated timelines. Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9e3c697b-8101-4a6d-85f4-fdaf4d02da76) 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. 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