NHS Wakefield CCG: Specialist Contact Lens Service

NHS Wakefield CCG are seeking to commission additional providers to apply for this any qualified provider (AQP) tender process, subject to demonstrating compliance and competency against the specified criteria outlined in the specification, the successful provider(s) will deliver a Specialist Contact Lens Service to patients registered with a NHS Wakefield CCG GP Practice.

Provider(s) will be expected to sign the standard NHS contract, accepting all terms and conditions. The current contract for existing providers commenced on 1 June 2021. Existing providers need not apply, this process is for new providers and any accreditation will be for the remaining term of the contract up to 31 May 2024.

It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded.

The Provider(s) must ensure the services delivered are located within the boundaries of Wakefield District and accessible to patients registered with Wakefield GPs.

The overarching aims of the service are:

• To achieve the best therapeutic, prosthetic and/or ocular function for individuals who clinically require specialist contact Lenses
• To provide a contact lens assessment, prescribing, fitting and aftercare service for individuals who clinically require specialist contact lenses
• To provide a specialist contact lens service for patients who have been referred from a consultant Ophthalmologist only
• To provide a continuous programme to improve the quality of the service

The overarching outcomes of the service are for the successful provider(s) to evidence:

• Support for individual health and well-being
• Provide care in an accessible setting

Providers shall support individuals, who clinically require specialist contact lenses to achieve the best possible therapeutic, prosthetic and/or ocular function.

Additional information: If you would like to submit a response for this service, please express your interest by registering on NHS Sourcing ref itt_5367 (https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html).

Once registered, potential providers will be able to complete and upload their submission.

The CCG has the right to withdraw this notice.