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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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:02

Tender Notice
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20 Mar 2026 at 11:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, which is facilitating the contracting for an Age Related Macular Degeneration Service aimed at Cheshire Places and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB. Classified under the health services category, the contract has been awarded to an incumbent provider, Eye Care Medical Limited, through the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations via a direct award process C. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and will run for two years, with an optional one-year extension, ending on 31st March 2029. It spans the UKD6 region, covering patients registered with GPs in Cheshire or Derby and Derbyshire, and has an annual value of £3,245,418. The procurement method was "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition," finalised on 20th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology or chronic disease management. Companies offering innovative solutions in macular degeneration treatment or health integration and collaboration stand to benefit from this contract's high-value service delivery. The focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and ensuring service sustainability aligns with the broader objective of enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency, attracting firms with similar commitments. The direct award to a large supplier like Eye Care Medical Limited indicates the necessity for providers with demonstrated reliability and quality standards in healthcare services.

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Notice Information

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 - Cheshire Place intend to award a 2+1 year contract via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Service in Cheshire Places and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2029 and has an annual contract value of PS3,245,418.

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 within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033634-2026
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
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
£9,736,254 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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