Award

Ophthalmology Outsourcing

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has announced its intention to award a contract for outsourced ophthalmology services to Community Health and Eyecare Ltd, under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This decision is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the standstill period begins on 12th March 2025, allowing providers to challenge the decision by 25th March 2025. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering hospital services in Stockport (UKD35) within the health sector.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in ophthalmology services. Community Health and Eyecare Ltd has been selected for their outstanding performance in providing safe and efficient outsourced services that align with national standards, demonstrating significant capacity and cost-effectiveness. Businesses with expertise in integrated healthcare solutions and collaborative service development are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, particularly those capable of addressing local healthcare needs and contributing to social value by improving access and reducing health inequalities.

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Notice Title

Ophthalmology Outsourcing

Notice Description

Intention to award a contract for outsourced ophthalmology services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th March 2025.

Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Susan Rigby
Contact Email
contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK13 8EN
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East

Local Authority
High Peak
Electoral Ward
Simmondley
Westminster Constituency
High Peak

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE

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