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Community Gateway to Services (Eye Care Liaison Officer Service)

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:06

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08 Apr 2025 at 17:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board entails the provision of a Community Gateway to Services through an Eye Care Liaison Officer Service, situated in East Lancashire. This falls under the health services category and is aimed at facilitating expansion and integration of health services. The contract was formally awarded on 24th April 2025, following a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the commencement date set for 1st April 2025, lasting until 31st March 2028. The contract, valued at £102,846, was awarded without a prior call for competition, focusing on maintaining service continuity with an existing provider.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in delivering specialised health services, particularly those with a focus on eye care and community support. The contract favours continuity and excellence in health service delivery, awarding businesses that can reliably meet quality, integration, and service sustainability criteria. Ideal candidates are those accustomed to working within the framework of public health service regimes and possess a strong track record of collaboration and innovation. This procurement primarily targets organisations capable of extending healthcare services and addressing societal health inequalities in a reliable and sustainable manner, such as large-scale healthcare providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Gateway to Services (Eye Care Liaison Officer Service)

Notice Description

The provision of a Community Gateway to Services (Eye Care Liaison Officer Service) in East Lancashire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Community Gateway to Services (Eye Care Liaison Officer Service) in East Lancashire. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2028 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS102,846 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23rd April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066976-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,846 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

Further Information

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