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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (SY ICB) recently updated the contract for the Community Ophthalmology Service in Barnsley. This contract, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, was initially awarded to Primary Care Sheffield, indicating an active procurement stage as of February 2026. The contract focuses on ophthalmologist services, specifically pre-cataract referral, post-operative assessment, and minor eye care service, with a contract period extending from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Situated in the UKE3 region, this contract benefits the local community, particularly in Barnsley, with a total value of £315,000 GBP for the upcoming term. Key decision-makers involved in the contract modification include SY ICB's Transformation Manager, Assistant Director of Transformation, and Head of Transformation.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ophthalmology services and digital health platforms, particularly those capable of providing community-based eye care solutions. The current procurement approach, based on activity and a previously agreed contract budget, demonstrates SY ICB's commitment to maintaining high-quality services amidst financial pressures. SMEs with expertise in delivering ophthalmologist services and innovative digital platforms will find this tender particularly fitting, as SY ICB plans to incorporate an expanded service specification leveraging Single Point of Access options in future planning cycles. Collaborations with the Integrated Care Board will undoubtedly enhance the potential for network growth and regional service integration, benefiting both service providers and the local populace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS SY ICB - Barnsley Place - Community Ophthalmology Service

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Community Ophthalmology Service provided by Primary Eyecare Innovations provides the following:
* Pre Cataract Referral and Post-Operative Assessment Service
* Minor Eye Care Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014856-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,395,494 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES LIMITED

Primary Care Sheffield

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