PRJ 572 Barnet Community Ophthalmology Service (Re-issue)

Descriptions

The Barnet CCG Community ophthalmology service aim to pull together all elements of existing service provision under a single provider as well as delivering a wider range of services under this new contract. It will be up to the successful bidder to determine how they deliver this. As part of this new service provision, cataract and glaucoma screening will be provided which means the GPs will no longer refer to existing optometrists individually — rather will refer to this service who will conduct the screening accordingly.All new referrals will be sent via Barnet referral management service (RMS), no referrals should be sent or accepted directly from the GP practices.The estimated value of the service over 5 years is GBP 11 699 310. Inclusive of VAT. This is based on fixed tarriff as detailed in the specification. The service will run for 3 years from 1.10.2018 – 30.9.2021 (with an option to extend for up to 2 years).