NHS Wakefield CCG Ophthalmology Service Consultant-led (AQP)

Tender description

NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to procure the provision of a consultant-led ophthalmology service for the population of the Wakefield District offering a 3-year contract with the option to extend the contract term for a further 2 years. The procurement will be an any qualified provider (AQP) process. This will be an out of hospital-based service and the service provider(s) will work with The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, primary care and medical eye care services to ensure the seamless transfer of patients, as required. Ophthalmology is a high risk specialty in the Wakefield area in terms of growing demand, due to the ageing population and those with long term conditions. NHS Wakefield CCG currently commission consultant-led AQP non-urgent ophthalmology and cataract surgery services separately. The new model of care is centered on the integration of these services. It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded.