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Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:09

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is overseeing the procurement process for the Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme. This procurement has been concluded using the Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023. The contract, valued at £146,658, was awarded on 1st October 2025 and will cover services from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, focusing on optician services. The procurement method was limited, allowing for a direct award without prior publication, and the main industry category involved is healthcare services, specifically optician services. The services will be provided in the regions of UKG23 and UKG24, with management centred in Stafford, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on optical care. Given the nature of the contract, it is well-suited for established providers in the optician sector who can deliver high-quality glaucoma care within the outlined regions. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and the ability to maintain or improve current service standards stand to grow by participating in similar future tenders. Moreover, the use of a zero-based activity contract allows successful providers to benefit from a steady revenue stream, promoting financial stability and further growth potential in underserved communities.

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Notice Title

Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme

Notice Description

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB intends to follow the Direct Award C process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme with CPV Code 85160000 - Optician services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to Award Notice for Direct Award C Process for the Provision of Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme Services for Staffordshire and Stoke - on - Trent Integrated Care Board. NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB intends to follow the Direct Award C process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of with CPV code 85160000 - Optician services The Direct Award C process involves awarding a contract to provider(s) without running a competitive process, because the relevant authority (SSOT ICB) confirms that the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and is likely to satisfy the new contract, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably from the existing contract. The new contract will run from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, and the estimated lifetime value of the new contract is PS146,658.00 (this is an activity-based contract

Procurement Information

Direct Award C under PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068622-2025
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
£146,658 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 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 STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Gabriela Bussoli
Contact Email
gabriela.bussoli@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0BF
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES

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