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Provision of Forensic Eye Care Service

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Forensic Eye Care Service" is spearheaded by the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in Kettering, United Kingdom. This process, classified under the health services industry category, involves the delivery of services at the secure location HMP Ranby in region UKF1. The procurement is currently at the award and contract update stage as of 1st October 2025, with a contract duration of 540 days. This service is crucial for maintaining critical health services in an urgent context, employing limited procurement methods under the Direct Award Process A - Urgent situation (F03), due to unforeseeable circumstances requiring immediate action, bypassing the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Participation in this tender offers significant opportunities for companies within the health services sector, especially those capable of providing specialised medical care in secure environments. Firms like Forensic Eye Care, which are already involved as active suppliers, exemplify the ideal candidates for this contract. The emphasis on both quality and price indicates a balanced opportunity for businesses prioritising excellence in service delivery alongside competitive pricing. This contract may particularly appeal to businesses seeking to expand their footprint in governmental health service provisions, especially in urgent and high-stakes contexts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Eye Care Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Forensic Eye Care Service in a secure location

Procurement Information

The Trust considers that an award must be made urgently, the reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by and not attributable to the Trust due to the Emergency Award by NHS England of the Head Contract for Healthcare Services at HMP Ranby to the Trust. Delaying the award of the contract to satisfy the requirements of the PSR would likely pose a risk to patient or public safety. The award term reflects the novation of existing supplier subcontracts from the incumbent on existing terms to ensure the continuity of healthcare services during the mobilisation period of less than three-months. The period of mobilisation would not have allowed the Trust to identify alternative provision for the subcontracted service. The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A - Urgent situation (F03) under 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a58b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061323-2025
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
£136,064 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 7PW
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Windmill
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORENSIC EYE CARE

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