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Age Related Macular Degeneration Service for Cheshire Places and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, aiming to secure an Age Related Macular Degeneration Service across Cheshire Places and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB. Classified under the services category, this contract pertains to the health services industry and focuses on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and integrating services. The tender falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) dictated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a procurement method conducted without a prior call for competition. As of 26th January 2026, the decision was duly approved by the Director of Finance, with the standstill period in effect till 13th March 2026 to allow representations from providers.

With an annual contract value of £3,245,579, this procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on eye care. Eye Care Medical Limited has been identified as a prospective supplier, indicating a preference for entities with robust experience and scale in delivering specialised healthcare services. The contract begins on 1st April 2026, offering substantial business growth potential to specialist health service providers keen on making strategic expansions or bolstering their presence within the UK market, particularly in regions covered by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB.

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Notice Title

Age Related Macular Degeneration Service for Cheshire Places and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB

Notice Description

Age Related Macular Degeneration Service for Cheshire Places and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Age Related Macular Degeneration Service in Cheshire Places and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS3,245,579.

Procurement Information

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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019892-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,245,579 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EYE CARE MEDICAL

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