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PRIMARY CARE OPTOMETRY ENHANCED SERVICES

NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for "Primary Care Optometry Enhanced Services" was managed by the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. It focuses on optician services within Derby and Derbyshire, specifically aiming to enhance services such as Direct Cataract Referral, Children's Vision Screening, Low Vision Aid Assessment, and Telemedicine. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a direct award process. It was awarded on 1st April 2026 for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. This scheme aims to reduce strain on Hospital Eye Services and ensure care is provided within the community. The procurement process was a limited competition without a prior publication call, and the deadlines for representations related to the contract were set for 30th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for community optometrists based in Derby and Derbyshire. By focusing on community-based healthcare, it offers local businesses in the optometry sector the chance to partake in a governmental initiative aimed at decentralising healthcare services. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide quality, innovative services while ensuring sustainability and integration with existing healthcare frameworks. For businesses already involved in community healthcare provision or those looking to expand their services in this domain, engaging in this tender process could deliver increased visibility, sustainability, and opportunities for collaboration within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

PRIMARY CARE OPTOMETRY ENHANCED SERVICES

Notice Description

Services provided by Derby & Derbyshire based Community Optometrists specifically relating to Direct Cataract Referral, Childrens Vision Screening, Low Vision Aid Assessment and Telemedicine. Provided within Derby & Derbyshire ICB Optometry practices with aims to reduce impacts on Hospital Eye Services, ensures continuity of provision and treats patients closer to home.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be made to ddicb.optometry@nhs.net Decision was made by Primary Care Sub Group. No conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest were declared by individuals making the decision. The ICB assessed the provider's current performance and ability to continue to provide the service. Assessment criteria included quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, social value. Following this assessment it was concluded that the existing Provider will be able to fulfil the requirements to continue delivery of the service.

Options: 3 years plus 18 months

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th March 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-066ca2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046098-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£999,927 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20251 years 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 DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby, TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DERBYSHIRE OPTOMETRISTS

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