Award

Corneal/External Eye Disease Service

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB has concluded the procurement process for a Corneal/External Eye Disease Service, with the contract awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract focuses on providing specialised eye health services in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with an expected completion by 31 March 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime without any call for prior competition, a selection which falls outside the traditional scope of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 1 September 2025, confirming Community Health and Eyecare Ltd as the chosen supplier for this service category within the health services sector (CPV code 85100000). The initiative is designed to deliver consultant-led eye care services, optimising vision and preventing visual disability through timely diagnosis and management.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in eye health care services, particularly those with experience in managing corneal and external eye diseases. The contract requires providers with capabilities in consultant-led eye care, involving Consultant Ophthalmologists and specialised practitioners. The awarded service contract outlines an activity-based payment structure, encouraging service providers to maintain high standards of patient care and innovative service delivery within the established health care network. This opportunity is most suited for businesses that can leverage existing healthcare models and networks, offering cutting-edge services in the field of ophthalmology, thus strengthening their position in the public health service sector.

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Notice Title

Corneal/External Eye Disease Service

Notice Description

The service provides for the initial diagnosis, follow-up & ongoing assessment for Service Users with corneal and external eye conditions which includes; dry eye to ocular surface disorders, conjunctival lesions, pterygium, keratoconus management, corneal and conjunctival infection, complex corneal cataracts, corneal dystrophies and corneal transplantation in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is Consultant led and must be provided by Consultant Ophthalmologists specialised in Corneal/ External eye disease, Associate Specialists, Corneal and external eye disease fellows, Corneal specialist nurses, Ophthalmic Practitioners, Specialist Optometrists and Specialist Ophthalmic Photographers. he service will deliver the aim to optimise vision and prevent avoidable visual disability from medical retina disorders by: * making timely and accurate diagnoses * timely investigation and management * providing high quality proactive treatment and care * providing appropriate counselling and psychological support to service users * support Service Users with poor vision * support Service Users with long term conditions * ensuring effective communication between Service Users and service providers Specialised services will be provided in a network model that will build on existing strengths and established networks and shared care practices. This notice is confirmation of award under the Direct Award B PSR process. This is an existing service for a new provider. This is an activity-based service and payments will be made dependent on activity. The service will be provided until the 31st of March 2026.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05912f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052754-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ICB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
llricb-llr.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE

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