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Community Ophthalmology Service on behalf of NHS NNICB

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 20:10

Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 14:11

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is in the process of awarding a contract for the Community Ophthalmology Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The current procurement stage is at the award phase, following a competitive process under the PSR regulations. This contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2029, with an option to extend up to 2031. The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB has designated EMMS Healthcare Limited as the preferred provider. This procurement, focusing on community-based health services, is located in Nottingham, UK, under the industry category of Health Services. Key quality criteria such as Quality and Innovation, Integration, Collaboration, Service Sustainability, as well as Social Value played a crucial role in the decision-making process. The standstill period for representations runs until 3rd July 2026, allowing bidders to challenge the decision if necessary.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the healthcare sector interested in expanding their service offerings in community health. Suitable businesses would ideally have expertise in delivering community ophthalmology services, ensuring high-quality care and innovation. The contract, valued approximately at £4,618,360, allows the successful provider to contribute to reducing health inequalities and enhancing healthcare access, aspects that are increasingly prioritised within the industry. The procurement process is open, allowing both established healthcare organisations and SMEs to participate and demonstrate their capacity to meet the outlined critical quality criteria. Through this contract, businesses can engage in long-term collaboration with the NHS, thereby ensuring sustained growth and presence in the health services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology Service on behalf of NHS NNICB

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission a Community Ophthalmology Service via a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission a Community Ophthalmology Service via a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations.

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the Community Ophthalmology Service via a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations.

As a result of this Competitive Process, a Contract will be awarded to the successful Provider(s) for a period of 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The current contracts will end on the 30th September 2026 and as a result the successful Provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st October 2026.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The contract term will be from the 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract to 30th September 2031.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS4,618,360.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,618,360 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,618,360 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,618,360 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
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 NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMMS Healthcare Limited

Further Information

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