Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset Integrated Care Board
Yeovil
Contact
Donna Harrington
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
NHS Organisation Data Service
11X
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Low Vision Services
Reference number
WA17066
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85160000 - Optician services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Low Vision Service is a habilitative and rehabilitative pathway offering a specified range of services with the overall objective of enabling people with sight loss, especially the newly diagnosed, to make maximum and best use of their remaining eyesight and vision to patients across Somerset.
It provides a seamless service to people with a visual impairment, linking Ophthalmology Outpatients, GP Services, Low Vision Services, Care Management and Rehabilitation Services.
The aim is to offer a cost effective service, allowing people to access primary care services closer to home, and therefore help reduce inequalities.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-023483
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision declared.
Date of Contract award: 15 September 2024 (signed date)
Date between which services are intended to be provided: 01 August 2024 - 30 June 2026
Lifetime value of contract is approximately £152k for 23 months.