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Community Ophthalmology Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is in the final stages of a procurement process concerning the intended award of a contract for Community Ophthalmology Services. The contract, valued at approximately £2,117,704, falls under the Health Services category, with services to be delivered in the UKK2 region, specifically in Dorchester, United Kingdom. It is facilitated under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, outside the traditional scope of Procurement Act Regulations 2023, and employs a limited procurement method without prior competitive tendering. The term of this contract runs from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027, with representations by providers needing to be submitted by midnight on Friday 24 April 2026. The decision to award is in compliance with the organisation's Standing Financial Instructions and no conflicts of interest were recorded.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for existing providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmic services, as the contract aims to bolster community health provisions in the region. While the contract has reached the award stage, potential suppliers, especially large-scale health service organisations capable of delivering comprehensive ophthalmology care, may consider future engagements with NHS Dorset. The adherence to the PSR criteria supports direct awards, which could streamline the integration of quality ophthalmology services into the local healthcare infrastructure, fostering growth and collaboration within an expanding network of health service providers.

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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/033817-2026
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

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
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20255 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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