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QHM-2025-3941 Matrix Health Services UK Ltd - Ophthalmology Triage

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Award

04 Aug 2025 at 20:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation, seeking to contract Ophthalmologist services under the title "QHM-2025-3941 Matrix Health Services UK Ltd - Ophthalmology Triage". The industry category is services, with a focus on healthcare, specifically Ophthalmology triage. The contract location is Sunderland, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract officially awarded using the Direct Award Process C. Key dates include a contract start on 1st April 2025 and an end on 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £27,771.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmology services. It is particularly relevant for established providers in the healthcare sector looking to expand their service portfolio within public healthcare frameworks. Given its focus on the NHS and the streamlined Direct Award Process, larger healthcare providers with proven track records in service delivery are well-placed to compete, making this an advantageous opportunity for businesses seeking to enhance their presence in the North East and North Cumbria areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2025-3941 Matrix Health Services UK Ltd - Ophthalmology Triage

Notice Description

Ophthalmology Triage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ophthalmology Triage 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 PS27771. 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-0580f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052027-2025
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

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,771 Under £100K

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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Matrix Health Services UK Ltd

Further Information

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