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Community Ophthalmology Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Jul 2025 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is overseeing the contract for the Community Ophthalmology Service, classified under the CPV code for ophthalmologist services. Located in the Dorchester area (region UKK2), this contract addresses the increased demand for managing a larger cohort of glaucoma referrals. The procurement process is in the award and contract update stage, with a contract amendment announced on 18 July 2025. The contract period extends from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026. A notable change includes a financial adjustment, with an increased contract value of £868,910 for the 2025/26 financial year, reflecting heightened service demand that could not have been foreseen by NHS Dorset.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for service providers in healthcare, specifically those specialising in ophthalmology and related services. Large healthcare providers like Community Health and Eyecare Limited, who have successfully been awarded the contract, can benefit from expanded service roles in regions with rising demand. Organisations capable of handling increased patient volumes and accommodating growth in service delivery, infrastructure, and staffing will find this opportunity aligns well with business expansion strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology Service

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

There has been an increase of on average 2000 referrals of glaucoma cohort referrals since the service was last tendered, the cost of managing the cohort has risen to match the cohort population

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041214-2025
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

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
£868,910 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE

Further Information

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