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Community Ophthalmology - C405758

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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17 Mar 2026 at 16:26

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board is managing a procurement process for community ophthalmology services, as outlined in tender ID C405758. This process pertains to the provision of high-quality ophthalmic services, including advice, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ophthalmic conditions. The main procurement category is services, specifically ophthalmologist services, classified under CPV 85121281. The procurement method is limited, reflecting an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to its classification as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) according to the Health Care Services regulations 2023. The contract, with a start date of 1 April 2026 and an end date of 31 March 2027, was awarded on 16 March 2026 with a total lifetime value of £4,373,793. It will be delivered in Enfield, London.

With substantial opportunities for growth, this contract is suitable for businesses capable of delivering clinically effective ophthalmic services. Specifically, providers familiar with the local health needs, eager for collaborations, and focused on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities in access will find this tender promising. Small and medium enterprises, like The Cataract Centre Limited, already participating in similar services, can leverage their existing infrastructure and expertise to contribute significantly to this project. This can also set a precedent for future contracts under the healthcare sector regulated by the Provider Selection Regime. Business growth can emerge through enhanced service delivery, innovation in healthcare solutions, and strategic partnerships enhancing service sustainability and social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology - C405758

Notice Description

Access to high quality ophthalmic services that are clinically effective and offer timely advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for ophthalmic conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to Access to high quality ophthalmic services that are clinically effective and offer timely advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for ophthalmic conditions.
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The annual value of the contract is PS4,373,793.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS4,373,793.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 1 Year with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027

Procurement Information

Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>Reason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/>Explanation: 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 provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. <br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 16/03/2026<br/>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-066030
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024259-2026
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

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,373,793 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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 North Central London Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI54 Enfield
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CATARACT CENTRE LIMITED

Further Information

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