Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
Contact
charles.kirabo
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Low Vision Aid Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of a Low Vision Aid Service. The awarding of this contract is subject to Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has decided to award this contract to the existing provider, following on from a satisfactory assessment of both the key criteria and basic selection criteria. No conflicts have been declared nor identified. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £86,773
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Main site or place of performance
East Grinstead
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Eye Unit optimises patient vision and minimises avoidable visual disability,
mortality and other morbidity by providing high quality care that meets the needs of
adults and children with ophthalmic problems. Situated in a dedicated clinical space the
Eye Unit provides the investigation and management of rare and/or complex cornea,
glaucoma and ocular conditions with a skilled and competent multi-disciplinary
workforce to manage adults and children with ophthalmic disorders.
The Low Vision Service is aimed at ensuring patients identified as being likely to benefit
from visual aids and/or from advice are able to access the service without any delays.
The service will also provide access to information, advice and support for patients with
vision impairment. The service is expected to be innovative in approach and empower
patients to maximise their potential to self-manage and self-care.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend by a further two years.
Total over initial 3 years is £46,968
Total if 2 year extension is used: £86,773
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Total over initial 3 years is £46,968
Total if 2 year extension is used: £86,773
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The awarding of this contract is subject to Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has decided to award this contract to the existing provider, following on from a satisfactory assessment of both the key criteria and basic selection criteria. No conflicts have been declared nor identified. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
4Sight vision Support
Bradbury Centre 36 Victoria Drive Bognor Regis West Sussex
Bognor Regis
PO21 2TE
Telephone
+44 1243828555
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00037406
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £46,968
Total value of the contract/lot: £46,968
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom