ECLO Service for Ophthalmology

The procurement process was undertaken by the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust for an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) Service in Ophthalmology. It falls under the services category and specifically pertains to outpatient care services. The location for this procurement is Derby, United Kingdom, within the UKF1 region.

This project, identified with the tender ID RA350378, reached the award stage, and the procurement method employed was direct, categorised as below threshold without competition. The contracting process concluded on 2nd July 2025, and the contract is active from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026, with the total value amounting to £18,000 gross. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses engaged in the healthcare services sector to grow by delivering specialised outpatient care solutions.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with expertise in healthcare service delivery could particularly benefit from engaging in similar tenders due to their capability to offer tailored services within specific subdomains of healthcare, such as ophthalmology. The procurement was awarded to Sight Support Derbyshire, a local SME and VCSE, demonstrating potential advantages for businesses that are adaptable and integrated within local healthcare ecosystems.