Eye Care Liaison Officer Service

Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of a Eye Care Liaison Officer Service. The awarding of this contract is subject to Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has decided to award this contract to the existing provider, following on from a satisfactory assessment of both the key criteria and basic selection criteria. No conflicts have been declared nor identified. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lot 1: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of an Eye Care Liaison Officer Service. The Eye Unit optimises patient vision and minimises avoidable visual disability, <br/>mortality and other morbidity by providing high quality care that meets the needs of <br/>adults and children with ophthalmic problems. Situated in a dedicated clinical space the <br/>Eye Unit provides the investigation and management of rare and/or complex cornea, <br/>glaucoma and ocular conditions with a skilled and competent multi-disciplinary <br/>workforce to manage adults and children with ophthalmic disorders.<br/>The Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service is aimed at ensuring patients <br/>identified as being likely to benefit from additional support are able to access the <br/>service without any delays. The service will provide access to information, advice and <br/>support for patients with vision impairment. The service is expected to be innovative in <br/>approach and empower patients to maximise their potential to self-manage and selfcare. Additional information: This is a three year contract with option to extend by a further two years. Total for 3 years - £56,700 Total if 2 year extension is used - £96,750