Opportunity to provide a Community GPwER Ophthalmology Service covering the Southampton City Locality of NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG (HSI)

Descriptions

Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG are publishing this call for competition, for a Community GPwER Ophthalmology service for the Southampton City Locality only for a period of two years. A two year contract is required in the Southampton City Locality to allow the HSIOW CCG to undertake a review of the community ophthalmology model and services.The Southampton City Locality currently has a Community Ophthalmology service model, which was commissioned by the previous Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). In April 2021, the Southampton City CCG merged with five other local CCGs to become part of a single Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG (HSIOW CCG). In July 2022, the HSIOW CCG will in turn be dissolved with its functions transferring into a new HSIOW Integrated Care System (ICS).The integration of CCGs and establishment of the ICS provides an opportunity to establish a service improvement approach across a wider geography, in order to deliver improved outcomes, experience and efficiency. As such, this has the potential to change the landscape and alter requirements, as does the lessons being learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in different ways of working and patient/clinical behaviours.In respect of the Ophthalmology service specifically, our intention is to undertake a thorough review of the current service model and provision, encompassing service redesign and reconfiguration options, and population insights, as well as looking to the market for innovations in Ophthalmology services. This review will inform longer term commissioning strategies and potential tender opportunities for Community Ophthalmology.As a result, the Authority intends to award a two-year contract for Community GPwER Ophthalmology Service in SouthamptonThe service will;•Deliver a comprehensive Community GPwER Ophthalmology Service which provides appropriate and timely diagnosis and treatment of patients with a range of eye conditions which can be managed in a community setting• Ensure sustainable collaboration and integration with secondary care services to provide a seamless pathway of care for the patient and support for primary care•Manage demand on acute Ophthalmology services at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring only those requiring secondary care interventions are referred on Continually improve quality and patient experience with reduced waiting times.This notice is an opportunity to express an interest in the delivery of the interim contact, however if no expressions of interest are received from alternative providers, the CCG intends to extend the contract with its incumbent providers to ensure service continuity whilst the service review is undertaken, under the Regulation 32 exemption from procurement if no expressions of interest are received.It is anticipated that the legal landscape governing procurement of NHS contracts is due to change in 2022. The CCG reserves the right to amend of abandon the procurement process in response to ay legislative changes that may occur.Please note the contract value covers the total contract period of 24 months.This new 24 month contract will be subject to TUPE of existing staff from the incumbent provider.To access the full specification for the service, please log on to the In-tend portal, ref no F15205.