Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Laser Procedures at Centre for Sight, East Grinstead

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Laser Procedures at Centre for Sight, East Grinstead

Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR 2.The contract title and reference.

Title: Ophthalmology Laser Procedures Outsourcing 3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.

CENTRE FOR SIGHT LIMITED Hazelden Place, Turners Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4RH 4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code

Description – Health services CPV Code – 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services 5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.

£ 45,000 (24 months) 6.Details of the award decision-makers.

Key Individual – Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.

Key Criteria: 1. Quality and Innovation – QVH does not have access to laser facilities and therefore QVH surgeons use Centre for Sight’s local facility in East Grinstead for carrying out a number of corneal laser procedures each year.

Consideration has previously been given as to whether the Trust should invest in a laser but the cost has been prohibitive due to low volumes. 2. Value – They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation. 3.

Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability – The procurement of this contract aims to secure the continuity of service. 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice – This avenue offers Queen Victoria Hospital an existing established option patients. 5.

Social Value – The Provider shared clinical expertise and best practice to support service improvement. The Provider also delivers care closer to patients' homes where possible, reducing travel burdens and improving patient experience

8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. None declared

9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed. None. Additional information: 2- year contract