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QHM-2025-9459 Vision and Hearing Support Services

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 18:19

Tender Notice
Award

04 Aug 2025 at 17:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Vision and Hearing Support Services contract, titled "QHM-2025-9459 Vision and Hearing Support Services," is handled by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically optician services, and is aligned with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is executed via a direct award process, with the procurement method being limited, thereby bypassing prior publication of a call for competition. The existing provider continues under this contract, which officially begins on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, valued at £133,222. The procurement activities take place within the UKC region, specifically Sunderland, and are currently at the award stage, having recently confirmed the contract award on 28th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the healthcare services industry, particularly for businesses specialising in vision and hearing support. Large-scale service providers capable of meeting NHS standards and requirements would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish and strengthen relationships within the healthcare system, potentially leading to further opportunities through the PSR framework. Companies that can demonstrate adherence to rigorous healthcare standards, manage conflicts of interest, and deliver high-quality service provisions are in an advantageous position to leverage this contract for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2025-9459 Vision and Hearing Support Services

Notice Description

Vision and Hearing Support Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vision and Hearing Support Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS133222. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

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 decision makers by midnight on 15/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052218-2025
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

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,222 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH 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
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vision and Hearing Support

Further Information

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