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ITT: Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board

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11 Jun 2026 at 15:28

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is undertaking a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), targeting community ophthalmology triage and treatment services across Derbyshire. This process involves an intention to award a contract to Primary Eyecare Services, following a competitive process that began on 12th January 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £4,151,297, is set to commence on 2nd November 2026, for an initial term of 3 years and 5 months, with an option to extend up to a further 1 year and 7 months. The procurement focuses on health services within the CPV classification 85100000 and involves desktop and virtual triage services in Chesterfield, Derby, and the High Peak and Glossop areas. Key criteria for the award include quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, improving access and reducing health inequalities, social value, and cost considerations. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialised in ophthalmology. The focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities suggests that providers with innovative solutions to expand patient reach and streamline service delivery may be well-positioned to succeed. Businesses that can demonstrate strong integration capabilities, along with a commitment to enhancing social value, stand to benefit from aligning with the NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board's goals. With a substantial initial contract term and generous extension options, this opportunity offers a solid platform for business growth and service expansion in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT: Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service

Notice Description

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations and invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) acted as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and supported this Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process. The process was a One Stage process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission the provision of a Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment services across the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) footprint.

The 'Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service' will comprise of 2 elements covering the DDICB area:

* Community Triage & Treatment Service based in the north and south - for the north, based in one or more locations of which at least one is in the centre of Chesterfield and for the south, based in one or more locations of which at least one is in Derby City centre. This element of The Service includes: desktop triage (administrative and clinical triage), assessment and treatment according to pathways/guidance within The Service, or onward referral to Hospital Eye Services (HES)/other provider for patients' ongoing treatment needs.

* A virtual triage service for the High Peak and Glossop areas - no specific base is required as this is a virtual service. This element of the service includes: desktop (virtual administrative and clinical) triage and onward referral to commissioned community providers for assessment, and treatment or onward referral to HES/other provider for patients' ongoing treatment needs.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process. This contract relates to a new service with the intention to award being made to a new provider. The contract will commence 2nd November 2026 for an initial term of 3 years and 5 months with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 1 year and 7 months.

Options: 3 years and 5 months initial term with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 1 year and 7 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060407
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,257,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,257,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,151,297 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Primary Eyecare Services Limited

Further Information

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