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Outsourced Ophthalmology Services 26-27

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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09 Mar 2026 at 05:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is in the process of awarding a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for outsourced ophthalmology services for the year 2026-27. This procurement, focused on ophthalmologist services, specifically dealing with macular conditions, will be conducted in Cornwall, classified under CPV code 85121281. The contract, valued at £84,000, is in the award stage and the standstill period commenced on 9th March 2026. Providers must submit representations by 12 midnight on 20th March 2026 to Dave Bray at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. The process is a limited procurement method, without the need for prior publication of a call for competition, and is subject to Health Care Services Regulation 2023, excluding provisions under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology, to expand their service delivery. The existing provider, St Austell Healthcare Group Limited, which is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in St Austell, currently satisfies the contract's requirements, suggesting competition may be best suited for businesses with the capability and experience in managing similar healthcare projects. As the contract falls outside the typical regulations, it could be beneficial for organisations with niche expertise in UK healthcare regulation frameworks and service provision to engage and explore partnership potentials with NHS Trusts for future growth.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Ophthalmology Services 26-27

Notice Description

Outsourced Ophthalmology Services 26-27

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourced Ophthalmology Services dealing with Macular conditions in Cornwall.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020675-2026
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
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
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days 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
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3LJ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST AUSTELL HEALTHCARE GROUP

Further Information

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