Award

Patient Choice Ophthalmology services

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Mar 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and pertains to a contract for "Patient Choice Ophthalmology Services" within the health industry category. The services will be delivered in the region UKD36, covering Greater Manchester. This process is in the award stage, with the award finalised on 4th March 2026. The service contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2026, with a total value of £17,516,674. The procurement method utilised is a limited process, specifically a Direct Award Procedure B, without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the ophthalmology sector, particularly for those with the capability to provide patient-focused eye care services. Companies like SpaMedica Limited, which specialise in ophthalmologist services and are based in Manchester, are well-suited to compete in such tenders given their larger scale operations and expertise in the field. The contract not only offers a substantial financial opportunity but also strengthens business presence with NHS trust procurement processes, fostering long-term partnerships in healthcare delivery.

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Notice Title

Patient Choice Ophthalmology services

Notice Description

Ophthalmology Services to be delivered to NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. as part of patient choice. An award has been made following Direct Award Process B. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. The total contract value will be PS17,516,674.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice for Direct Award Process B. 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 Procurement Act 2023 regulations do not apply to this award. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of the individuals making the decision identified.

Procurement Information

The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice for Direct Award Process B. 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 Procurement Act 2023 regulations do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019312-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£17,516,674 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

Further Information

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