Contract

Community Eye Services

  • NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-012918

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0453e5

Published 22 April 2024, 10:43am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB

The Council House, Corporation Street

DERBY

Email

ddicb.optometry@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

QJ2

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/derbyshire-integrated-care-board/

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

Community Eye Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NHS Standard contract for Community Eye Services.

Provision of services under trial for an 18 month period to gather robust data and evidence and review models of delivery for future commissioning of these services: Glaucoma Repeat Readings, OHT & suspected COAG/progression monitoring Service, Community Urgent Eye Service (MECS) and Post-Operative Cataract Follow-up under Trial.

Previous legacy arrangements require consideration over this time period to ensure that Derby & Derbyshire ICB and Glossop area align. This period will enable a review of services models and fees and encompass requisite procurement processes.

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: £801,999

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance

ICB Address below however the services are delivered by a range of Community Optometrists within the ICB area.

NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

Council House, First Floor

Corporation Street

Derby Corporation Street

Derby

DE1 2FS

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made by 2 May 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Representations should be sent: ddicb.optometry@nhs.net

Award Decision Makers: Primary Care Sub Group

Conflicts of Interest: Nil identified by the Decision Makers and evidenced within the minutes of the meeting.

Key criteria was assessed and included Quality, Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration, Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, Social value. The provider was also considered as having continued ability to meet basic award criteria: Suitability to pursue a particular activity, Economic and financial standing and Technical and professional ability.

In addition to meeting the criteria listed above, they are acknowledged to be established providers, known to other stakeholders, which was considered beneficial given continued pressures on the healthcare system and the importance of retaining balance and familiarity locally to ensure stability. Proportionality was also a consideration for the service award, which is for 18 months (1 April 2024 to 30 September 2025) to gather requisite activity data to determine future service need, consideration of service models and pathways, which would lead to a long term service being procured thereafter.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Primary Eyecare Services is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


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:

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 02/05/2024. 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: Yes


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

9 April 2024

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

Primary Eyecare Services

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House

06722353

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £801,999


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made by 2 May 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Representations should be sent: ddicb.optometry@nhs.net

Award Decision Makers: Primary Care Sub Group

Conflicts of Interest: Nil identified by the Decision Makers and evidenced within the minutes of the meeting.

Key criteria was assessed and included Quality, Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration, Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, Social value. The provider was also considered as having continued ability to meet basic award criteria: Suitability to pursue a particular activity, Economic and financial standing and Technical and professional ability.

In addition to meeting the criteria listed above, they are acknowledged to be established providers, known to other stakeholders, which was considered beneficial given continued pressures on the healthcare system and the importance of retaining balance and familiarity locally to ensure stability. Proportionality was also a consideration for the service award, which is for 18 months (1 April 2024 to 30 September 2025) to gather requisite activity data to determine future service need, consideration of service models and pathways, which would lead to a long term service being procured thereafter.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

Derby

Email

ddicb.optometry@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom