Optic UK is one of the most successful trade organisations within UK healthcare and was formed in 1983 by senior executives within the
UK ophthalmology industry.
Membership of Optic UK gives all members, whether they be large multi-national companies or smaller UK only organisations, the opportunity of participating in Ophthalmology exhibitions, associate membership of ABHI, and perhaps just as importantly, the ability to tap into advice and be independently represented at the highest levels within medical bodies and in the UK healthcare marketplace.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
RECENT WEBINARS
If you missed any, don't worry, you can find the recordings in our Members Lounge.
OPTIC UK CREDENTIALING UPDATE: LAUNCH OF AMA CLINICAL​
Sally Edgington (CEO - AXREM) and Tim Price (Chairman - Optic UK) discussed the outline of an exciting NEW initiative for the Life Science sector: a one-stop shop, not-for-profit, credentialing scheme.
Launched on July 1st 2024, this non-profit making, Trade Association run scheme (at £30 per person per annum) covers all Trusts and Boards across the UK. This new scheme removes the need for multiple cards (with the financial and bureaucratic burden that this brings) whilst enabling industry to align with hospital access policies without the need to register appointments.
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We'd like to thank everyone who joined us at the RCOphth this year, which proved to be a huge success!
NHS EVERGREEN SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT
It is now a mandatory requirement for suppliers who are already on any NHS Supply Chain framework or who are participating in new tenders to complete and submit an Evergreen sustainable supplier assessment each year.
All suppliers to the NHS are being encouraged to complete the assessment even if they don’t have a Supply Chain contract.
In this exclusive masterclass for Optic UK members, Sarah Joy Newton, an experienced tender bid writer, sustainability lead and NHS procurement expert, explained what you need to know and do.
MODERN SLAVERY
All organisations, regardless of size, are now being asked to have a Modern Slavery statement and evidence how they are addressing this issue.In this exclusive 60-minute masterclass for Optic UK members, Sarah Joy Newton, an experienced tender bid writer, sustainability lead and NHS procurement expert, will shine the spotlight on what you need to do.
CONTRACTUAL SOCIAL VALUE IN TENDERS
Social value is now carrying a minimum of 10% of the total tender score. This could be the differentiating factor that secures a winning bid for you as a supplier to the NHS.In this exclusive 60-minute masterclass for Optic UK members, Sarah Joy Newton, an experienced tender bid writer, sustainability lead and NHS procurement expert, will shine the spotlight on what you need to do.
TENDER PASS OR FAIL
All NHS tenders since April 2024 require suppliers to submit a carbon reduction plan in line with PPN 06/21 as a pass/fail element. This means you need to have collected all the mandatory data in 2023 to input into your CRP. The NHS roadmap towards net zero means all suppliers need to join them on this journey or risk being excluded from tendering or supplying to the NHS. In this exclusive 60-minute masterclass for Optic UK members, Sarah Joy Newton, an experienced tender bid writer, sustainability lead and NHS procurement expert, was your guide.
Some of the Optic UK Council Members
Optic UK is directed and run by an elected council all of whom are permitted by their employer companies to give their time freely to help support our industry. The council is rotated frequently so that new members can participate, influence and sometimes alter our priorities as the market environment changes
