Vision Screening Services
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Birmingham City Council has announced the confirmation of an awarded contract for Vision Screening Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process involves screening for reduced vision in children aged 4 to 5 years to detect amblyopia. This service, classified under health services (CPV 85100000), aims to ensure early detection and treatment.
The contract has been awarded using the direct award process C, confirming the involvement of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust, and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Key dates include the recent update on 23rd January 2025, and the original award notice issued on 25th June 2024, with the contract running from September 2024 over four years, totalling £1,233,709. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in paediatric vision services, ophthalmologist services, and those involved in comprehensive care pathways.
Businesses with strengths in quality service delivery, innovation, effective collaboration, and fulfilling social value commitments will find this tender particularly advantageous. It emphasises key performance indicators such as timely diagnostic assessments and fair access to services, making it suitable for organisations adept at integrated service delivery within the healthcare ecosystem. This contract offers a sustainable engagement for businesses committed to public health enhancement and community well-being.
Vision Screening: Screening for reduced vision in children aged 4 to 5 years undertaken to detect amblyopia (a form of abnormal vision system development).
Birmingham City Council wishes to follow the Direct Award Process C to award contracts to the 3 existing providers of vision screening services whose contracts ended in August 2024. Vision screening is an integral part of the universal delivery of the national Healthy Child Programme 0-19 years, and meets the description laid down by the National Screening Committee, which recommends that all children should be screened for visual impairment between four and five years of age. The contracts with each Provider will be for a four-year period commencing September 2024 for a total value of PS1,233,709.
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