Award

Community Ophthalmology Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 10:28

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located in Dorchester, has conducted a procurement process for Community Ophthalmology Services, which falls under the health services category. The procurement was managed through a limited method, specifically the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, without prior publication of a competitive call. The contract, valued at approximately £2,117,704, was intended for the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. However, the process to award this contract was ultimately abandoned, as announced in June 2026. Prior to abandonment, Community Health and Eyecare Limited had been identified as the intended supplier under an award procedure initiated in April 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those capable of delivering ophthalmology services on a community scale. Although the direct award process was abandoned, businesses with the ability to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions might still engage with NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for future requirements. Companies with experience in working within the health care regulations of the United Kingdom and familiarity with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities as these continue to arise from public health organisations seeking to bolster their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Community Ophthalmology Service

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are Community Ophthalmology Services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS2,117,704. The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Community Ophthalmology Services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS2,117,704. The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054189-2026
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
£2,117,704 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20257 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 DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE

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