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Community Ophthalmology - C405760

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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19 Mar 2026 at 16:43

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, located in London, UK, has awarded a contract for Community Ophthalmology services, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) in accordance with Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The procurement process executed was a direct award without prior publication due to its nature falling outside standard public procurement regulations. The tender included ophthalmologist services, aiming to provide quality ophthalmic services that deliver timely advice, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The contract, awarded to Optegra UK Limited, will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with a lifetime value of £2,714,000 and no option for extension. The procurement took place in Enfield, offering a vital linkage to healthcare's main service category.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for ophthalmology service providers who are interested in securing contracts within the healthcare sector in London. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in innovation, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, while effectively addressing health inequalities and facilitating choice, are well-suited to compete for opportunities like this. The focus on social value and quality underpins the chances for capable suppliers to align their services with the health authority's strategic goals. Given the scale and funding involved, large enterprises with a proven track record and capability in delivering high-quality ophthalmic services stand to benefit greatly. The limited procurement method, specifically bypassing standard competition calls, highlights the tender's focus on continuity and expertise, setting clear expectations for providers aiming to meet high standards in service delivery. Optegra UK Limited, the existing provider, showcases the efficacy of maintaining performance metrics conducive to contract retention under these specialised regimes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology - C405760

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 PS2,714,000.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS2,714,000.00
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 17/03/2026<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-066068
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025441-2026
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
Large

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
£2,714,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 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

Optegra

Further Information

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