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ITT: Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service

NHS DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is seeking to procure a Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service within Derby and Derbyshire. This service, outlined under a Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process, involves the provision of health services classified under CPV code 85100000. The procurement follows an open procedure and is managed by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU. The tender stage is currently active with submissions to be made by 19th February 2026. The contract is valued at £4,257,000 and set to begin on 2nd November 2026, running initially for 3 years and 5 months, with an option to extend for up to another 1 year and 7 months. Services will be delivered across the region including locations in Chesterfield and Derby City Centre, as well as virtually for certain areas.

This tender presents notable business opportunities for companies specialising in health services, specifically those with expertise in ophthalmology. The structured nature of the procurement process allows organisations with a strong track record in delivering community healthcare services to compete effectively. Businesses that can ensure cost-efficient service delivery within the established affordability thresholds are particularly well-suited for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can significantly contribute to expanding healthcare delivery capabilities in Derby and Derbyshire, while also leveraging the opportunity to grow and enhance their service portfolios within the NHS framework.

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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 are seeking to commission a Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage and Treatment Service. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting this Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process. The process is 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.

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. It is important to note that this procurement includes an affordability threshold. Any bids exceeding the thresholds will be disqualified from the process. Please see published ITT documentation for further information regarding this.

Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on Atamis.

To access the documentation please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C405199: Derby and Derbyshire Community Ophthalmology Triage & Treatment Service

Atamis link = https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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/002406-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Bilal Arif
Contact Email
bilal.arif@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
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

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