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Community Macular Service_CL

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Mar 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

This contract concerns the provision of ophthalmologist services under the Community Macular Service_CL, managed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. It follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with the award notice published on 10th March 2026. The tender is classified within health services and is specific to the region of Preston, UKD45. The current stage of the procurement process is the intention to award, underpinned by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with a standstill period allowing representations until 23rd March 2026. The service contract is designed as a cost-per-case activity with a start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date on 31st March 2027.

The procurement is conducted through a limited award procedure, indicating that the opportunity is tailored for providers already delivering services compliant with prior contracts. Businesses involved in health services, particularly those experienced in ophthalmology, may find opportunities for growth given the focus on quality, innovation, and value in provider selection. This procurement is optimal for existing providers in the market, particularly small and medium enterprises with the capacity to meet rigorous standards of service sustainability, integration, and reducing health inequalities. The contract is set to be awarded to Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited, offering substantial prospects to demonstrate competencies in social value and improved access to healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Community Macular Service_CL

Notice Description

provision of a Community Macular Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

provision of a Community Macular Service Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 0.01 contract value has been included as this is a cost per case activity based contract with agreed local prices The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23/03/2026. 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-06669e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021464-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks 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 LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HOSPITALS

Further Information

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