Low Vision Aid Service
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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in East Grinstead, UK, has updated the tender process for the provision of a Low Vision Aid Service. This falls under the 'Miscellaneous health services' category and will be for a period starting 1 April 2025. The procurement process follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 with a direct award method.
The initial contract duration is three years with a total value of £46,968, with an option to extend for two additional years, bringing the total to £86,773. This procurement stage has reached the contract award stage, indicating that the contract will commence shortly. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in visual aid provision and ophthalmic care.
Suitable businesses would be those with a skilled workforce capable of innovative approaches to vision impairment management, including the investigation and treatment of rare and complex ocular conditions. Additionally, businesses providing educational support and self-management strategies for patients with vision impairment could find lucrative prospects within this contract.
Provision of a Low Vision Aid Service.
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
Start date 1st April 2025
Total over initial 3 years is PS46,968
Total if 2 year extension is used: PS86,773
The Eye Unit optimises patient vision and minimises avoidable visual disability, <br/>mortality and other morbidity by providing high quality care that meets the needs of <br/>adults and children with ophthalmic problems. Situated in a dedicated clinical space the <br/>Eye Unit provides the investigation and management of rare and/or complex cornea, <br/>glaucoma and ocular conditions with a skilled and competent multi-disciplinary <br/>workforce to manage adults and children with ophthalmic disorders. <br/><br/>The Low Vision Service is aimed at ensuring patients identified as being likely to benefit <br/>from visual aids and/or from advice are able to access the service without any delays. <br/>The service will also provide access to information, advice and support for patients with <br/>vision impairment. The service is expected to be innovative in approach and empower <br/>patients to maximise their potential to self-manage and self-care. Additional information: Total over initial 3 years is PS46,968<br/>Total if 2 year extension is used: PS86,773
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