Award

Easy Eyecare

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 19:11

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Easy Eyecare" is being managed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the health services category and is aimed at providing an Easy Eyecare Service specifically tailored for individuals with learning disabilities and autism in optometry. The contracting process utilised the Provider Selection Regime, specifically a direct award process, with the contract formally awarded on 16th December 2025. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. Valued at approximately £36,000, the procurement method employed was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the service is to be delivered within the UK region of Lancashire and South Cumbria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing healthcare services for individuals with disabilities, especially those specialising in vision care. With a focus on innovative and quality service delivery, businesses that can provide pre-appointment visits, conduct functional vision assessments, and offer extended appointment times are well-suited for this contract. The selected supplier, Primary Eye Care Services Ltd, exemplifies the demand for experienced providers capable of meeting the detailed specifications that aim to improve accessibility and reduce health inequalities, ensuring continuous business growth and development in a niche, yet essential industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Easy Eyecare

Notice Description

The provision of an Easy Eyecare Service (Learning Disability & Autism in Optometry).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Easy Eyecare Service (Learning Disability & Autism in Optometry). The service provides the necessary reasonable adjustments for patients who would not be able to undergo a standard eye test. Adjustments include pre-appointments visits, completion of a functional vision assessment, and longer appointment time. Start Date: 1 April 2025 End Date: 31 March 2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS36,000. The ICB are intending to formally award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 15th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004117-2026
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
SME

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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20258 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY EYE CARE SERVICES

Further Information

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