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Anglia Community Eyecare Services (ACES)

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Oct 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, involves the award of a contract for "Anglia Community Eyecare Services (ACES)" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The industry category primarily revolves around ophthalmologist services, focusing on the provision of routine elective secondary care along with potential specific monitoring and diagnostics. The procurement, completed under a limited method without prior publication, has been awarded to Anglia Community Eye Service for the period 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement activity was facilitated by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The procurement took place in the UK region, with the location identified as UKK1, and no provision for contract extension is included.

This tender offers significant opportunities for service providers specialising in ophthalmic services, particularly those that can offer innovative diagnostic and patient care solutions within a healthcare framework. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Anglia Community Eye Service could find this type of contract advantageous, allowing them to strengthen their foothold in the community health services sector. The procurement process prioritised patient choice and the absence of realistic alternative providers, suggesting that businesses well-positioned to leverage unique service offerings or cater specifically to community needs would be ideally suited to compete for such contracts, thus expanding their service reach and enhancing growth potential within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Anglia Community Eyecare Services (ACES)

Notice Description

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialities * Ophthalmology * Potential for community Age-related Macular Degeneration/Glaucoma monitoring where specifically agreed in advance by the commissioner * Diagnostics procedures forming part of an agreed pathway * Direct access to diagnostics procedures, where this has been specifically agreed by the Commissioner

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialities * Ophthalmology * Potential for community Age-related Macular Degeneration/Glaucoma monitoring where specifically agreed in advance by the commissioner * Diagnostics procedures forming part of an agreed pathway * Direct access to diagnostics procedures, where this has been specifically agreed by the Commissioner The services will include, where appropriate; * Pre-treatment e.g., referral processes; triage/clinical assessment; diagnostics; consultation; pre-treatment assessment and / or work up. * Treatment e.g., outpatient/ambulatory/inpatient treatment; joint assessments. * Discharge e.g., expected physical, self-care, psychological capabilities prior to discharge. * Follow up e.g., specialist support post discharge, referrals to other general or specialist services such as GP or District Nurse, self-care requirements for a period up to and including 14 days post discharge. The award has been made following Direct Award Process B. The procurement has been conducted in line with Right To Choose requirements. This is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed value. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026 with no provision for extension included This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Patient Choice

Procurement Information

The award has been made following Direct Award Process B. The procurement has been conducted in line with Right To Choose requirements. This is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063310-2025
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
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIA COMMUNITY EYE SERVICE

Further Information

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