Anglia Community Eyecare Services (ACES)

Concepts

• ophthalmologist services
• bristol
• routine elective secondary care services
• other general or specialist services
• aces
• eyecare
• anglia
• community
• pre-treatment assessment
• joint assessments

Location

BRISTOL

Description

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialities • Ophthalmology • Potential for community Age-related Macular Degeneration/Glaucoma monitoring where specifically agreed in advance by the commissioner • Diagnostics procedures forming part of an agreed pathway • Direct access to diagnostics procedures, where this has been specifically agreed by the Commissioner

Total Quantity or Scope

The services will include, where appropriate; • Pre-treatment e.g., referral processes; triage/clinical assessment; diagnostics; consultation; pre-treatment assessment and / or work up. • Treatment e.g., outpatient/ambulatory/inpatient treatment; joint assessments. • Discharge e.g., expected physical, self-care, psychological capabilities prior to discharge. • Follow up e.g., specialist support post discharge, referrals to other general or specialist services such as GP or District Nurse, self-care requirements for a period up to and including 14 days post discharge. The award has been made following Direct Award Process B. The procurement has been conducted in line with Right To Choose requirements. This is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed value. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/05/2024 - 30/04/2025 with no provision for extension included This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

The procurement has been conducted in line with Right to Choose requirements. Award under patient choice requirements - provider completed accreditation process

Other Information

Award Decision made by - Niall Mitchell, Deputy head of Acute Contracts (Acute and Mental Health) No conflicts of interest were identified or declared during the process 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.