Provision of Eyecare Services at HMP Swansea

Contract details

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ID:

164425

OCID:

ocds-kuma6s-164425

Contract type:

Services

Procedure type:

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition

Contract award notice ref:

APR611969

Internal ref:

SBU-DAP2-62618

Contact catergory:

C - Local contract let on behalf of one buyer

Buyer:

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Primary CPV code:

85121281

Additional CPV code(s):

85100000; 85121281

Is framework:

No

Carbon reduction plan:

Options:

Description:

The service will provide an ophthalmic services for men at HMP Swansea, in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB). Direct Award process 2 has been followed for the purpose of this requirement. Award decision makers- SBUHB Deputy Head of Primary Care and Primary Care Manager. There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. The provision will include a full range of NHS services within the constraints of prison regime and escort arrangements and will be scheduled for an appointment if any of the following apply: -the patient has spectacles that are missing -the patient has unexplained headaches, following assessment by a doctor -the patient presents with an eye problem that requires investigation -following referral from another health professional -the patient requests an optical check, and the minimum recall interval decided at their last examination has passed -the patient requests an optical check due to a deterioration in their vision. The service to be accredited to deliver WGOS 2 eye health examinations, therefore all optometrists should be able to provide WGOS 1 and 2 whilst on site. WGOS 3-5 require additional qualifications and, thus, can only be provided by suitably qualified practitioners.

Purchasing team:

N/a

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Contract dates

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Date awarded:

27 April 2026

Start date:

01 July 2026

End date:

01 July 2029

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Contract extensions

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Extended contract end date:

-

Max extension options available:

24 (months)

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Additional information

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Additional information:

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Contact details

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Contract name:

Kate Saunders

Contract email:

kate.saunders2@wales.nhs.uk

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