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QHM-2025-12691 Pre Op Cataracts

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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16 Oct 2025 at 09:58

Tender Notice
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02 Oct 2025 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for the "Pre Op Cataracts" service, classified under the industry category of Optician services (CPV code 85160000). The procurement, which follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, is at the tender stage with the intention to award, with a standstill period concluding on 15 October 2025. The contract, set to begin on 1 April 2025, will run until 31 March 2026, and is managed through a direct award process without prior competition, located within the UKC region. The contract's unique aspect is that it is based on service activity, hence no guaranteed monetary value is stated.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in optician services, particularly those experienced with healthcare service contracts, to engage with the NHS network and expand their service reach. Businesses that can deliver high-quality pre-operative cataract services are well-suited to compete, especially given that the existing provider has satisfied previous contract requirements. Large scale providers, like the mentioned Primary Eyecare Services Limited, could benefit from having previously established frameworks and the capability to meet stringent healthcare criteria, thereby ensuring alignment with the PSR regulations and contributing to the growth of their business within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2025-12691 Pre Op Cataracts

Notice Description

Pre Op Cataracts

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pre Op Cataracts 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 PS0. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 15/10/2025. 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-05a76b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065804-2025
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 202510 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

Primary Eyecare Services Limited

Further Information

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