NHS Sussex Awards Optician Services Contract

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has awarded the contract for optician services under the Integrated Cataract Pathway to OM Optical Ltd, trading as Boots Opticians. The awarded contract, numbered C304055, is valued at £0.01 and is significant as it facilitates essential optician services within the healthcare framework of Surrey, East and West Sussex.

The contract comprises several key elements designed to ensure a streamlined and efficient care pathway for cataract patients. This includes pre-referral assessments conducted by community opticians, pre-operative appointments at the hospital, actual cataract surgeries, and post-operative follow-ups managed by the community opticians. Together, these elements constitute a comprehensive approach aimed at enhancing patient care and convenience.

This award came as part of a Provider Selection Regime confirmation and reflects a direct award process applied by the Board. It underscores the NHS's commitment to engaging local providers while ensuring patients receive top-quality care. The contract is set to commence from July 1, 2024, and will run until June 30, 2029. The Deputy Director of Acute Services made the award decision, ensuring transparency and adherence to procedural integrity throughout the procurement process.