Planning

Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire - Market Engagement

NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 17:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is planning a tender for Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire, specifically targeting health services within the UKF2 region. This market engagement phase aims to gather feedback on the provision of services such as post-cataract follow-up, glaucoma monitoring, and hydroxychloroquine monitoring. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a market engagement questionnaire to be submitted by 12 noon on 26th November 2025. A future notice date is set for 10th December 2025, indicating the timeline for subsequent steps in the procurement process.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in eye care solutions. The planned services cater to adult community needs, making this an ideal opportunity for organisations experienced in managing similar healthcare programmes. Engaging in this procurement process could provide businesses a platform for growth, as it allows for direct engagement with the NHS and participation in shaping pivotal health services within the community. The project is regulated by the Provider Selection Regime, offering a structured yet innovative approach to service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire - Market Engagement

Notice Description

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking feedback on the provision of a Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire. <br/><br/>The service will combine;<br/><br/>* Adult Community Post Cataract Follow Up Services<br/>* Glaucoma Monitoring Services<br/>* Hydroxychloroquine Monitoring Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking feedback on the provision of Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire. In order to assist the Authority with testing its assumptions and proposed service requirements, interested organisations are requested to provide feedback on the information included within the documents. The draft service specification and supporting documents containing details of the requirement can be found in the attachments area of the project on Atamis. A draft timeframe for a potential competitive process is included within the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ). Please note the information provided is indicative and subject to change.

Please note, this Prior Information Notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Any future Procurement / Provider Selection Process conducted will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 will not apply.

Please complete and return the completed MEQ template via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 12 noon on 26th November 2025 by following the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Project Reference: C401446

Project Name: Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire - Market Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073743-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 20254 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
agem.procurementnorthants@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 6EY
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Wicksteed
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

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