Award

High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services, as evidenced by the award notification dated 19th March 2026. The contract has been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, as part of a Direct Award Process B, and will be operational from 1st December 2024, spanning three years with an optional extension of two years. The service falls under the health services category, particularly ophthalmologist services, catering to residents in the Devon region, denoted by the UKK4 postal area. Key players in this sector, including Spamedica and Anglia Community Eye Services, are among the confirmed providers, operating under contracts signed mid-November 2025.

This procurement initiative opens avenues for established health service providers to expand their foothold in the cataract care segment within Devon. The contract’s direct award nature encourages existing providers to enhance service offerings without engaging in competitive bidding, presenting a stable growth opportunity due to the fully variable contract value based on activity. Large-scale enterprises already within the health services industry, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology, such as Newmedica and Ultralase, may find this contract beneficial for scaling operations. The NHS Devon ICB's preference for established providers signifies potential continuity and growth for large-scale organisations adept in delivering efficient health care services.

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Notice Title

High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services

Notice Description

85121281-6 Ophthalmologist Services Direct Award to existing providers under PSR Direct Award B. This service is to deliver High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services to the Devon population.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services via a Direct Award Process B. It is awarding a contract of 3 years with 2 year extension option, commencing 01/12/2024 to Spamedica, Newmedica, Anglia Community Eye Services and Optimax (ultralase). This is an existing service and all four providers are an existing provider. Contract Value is fully variable based on activity.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025385-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20254 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 DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ANGLIA COMMUNITY EYE SERVICE LTD (ACES

NEWMEDICA

SPAMEDICA

ULTRALASE (OPTIMAX

Further Information

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