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Gloucestershire Community Eye Health Service

NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:01

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has recently awarded a contract for the Gloucestershire Community Eye Health Service, classified under health services, with a focus on service provision. The contract, valued approximately at £2,968,737 for an initial three-year period, was awarded using the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This direct award, using process C, was finalised on 25 September 2025. The intended start date for the contract is 1 June 2025. The service will be delivered in the Gloucestershire area, identified by the UKK13 region. Details about the organisation include its address at Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, with contact available through Paul Wilkinson at NHS Gloucestershire ICB.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses offering high-quality health services, particularly those with expertise or interest in delivering community-based eye care. The tender process did not require prior publication for competition, highlighting that businesses with established relationships or resources to align with NHS standards may thrive. Given the project's value and extension possibilities, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health services sector, offering potential for growth through sustained service provision and engagement with NHS frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gloucestershire Community Eye Health Service

Notice Description

Gloucestershire Community Eye Health Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract is being awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Monday 23 June 2025 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Gloucestershire ICB award decision makers: Gloucestershire ICB Operational Executive NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent, Primary Eyecare Services (PES), was considered against the 5 key criteria. These criteria are not weighted differently as they are equally important for this service. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements and have been delivering accessible, high-quality eye care services in community settings on behalf of NHS Gloucestershire ICB and previously the CCG since 2016. No conflicts of interest registered. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance. Approximate contract value: PS2,662,743 (for the initial 3-year contract period). Proposed contract length 3-years (with option to extend for a further 2-year period) from 1 July 2025.

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 provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Monday 23 June 2025 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). 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-0546d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061156-2025
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
SME

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
£2,662,743 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20256 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Paul Wilkinson
Contact Email
paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES

Further Information

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