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NHSWYICB - Community Low Vision Service (LVA) - Wakefield

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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01 May 2026 at 09:05

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for the Community Low Vision Service in Wakefield, classified under CPV code 85100000 for health services. The process is currently at the tender update stage following an initial intention to award notice. This contract, valued at £419,804, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. It was awarded via the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilizing a direct award process. The procurement is aimed at providing specialist assessment, advice, and rehabilitation support for individuals with permanent visual impairment. The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has recognized Vision Express Opticians and Bayfields Y Limited (York) as key suppliers for this service. The primary location for the service delivery is Wakefield, with no further options for additional lots or phases.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare service sector, particularly those specializing in vision care and rehabilitation. Companies capable of providing high-quality health services can consider partnering as subcontractors with awarded suppliers like Vision Express Opticians or Bayfields Y Limited (York). SMEs and larger organisations with experience in optical health services can likely benefit from this contract by leveraging their expertise in patient care and service delivery. The contract, awarded through a direct award process without prior competition, underscores the continuity and reliability sought by the buying organisation, reflecting an avenue for established providers to build long-term relationships with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSWYICB - Community Low Vision Service (LVA) - Wakefield

Notice Description

The Community Low Vision Service provides specialist assessment, advice and rehabilitation support for patients living with permanent visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard optical interventions or medical treatment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Authority; NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime. Contract Period: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027 Contract Value: PS419804

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 22 April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fe6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040257-2026
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, SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20264 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 West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Vision Express Opticians

Bayfields Y Limited (York)

Further Information

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