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Ophthalmology Services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board has announced the award of a contract for ophthalmology services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, with a duration from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, will be delivered by SpaMedica Limited. It will provide community-based consultant-led services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. The procurement follows a limited process and no conflicts of interest were declared. The industry category is ophthalmologist services, aiming to enhance patient choice and expedite treatment processes. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the contract having been confirmed on 17 April 2026.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for healthcare providers specialising in ophthalmology services, particularly those capable of offering a comprehensive range of treatments such as cataract surgeries, cornea treatments, and glaucoma management. As the contract has been awarded under specific regulations allowing direct award processes without prior publication, companies with readiness in adapting to health sector procurement processes will benefit. SpaMedica Limited, known for their expertise in ophthalmology care, is poised to deliver substantial services, setting a benchmark for other like-minded enterprises aiming to collaborate with NHS entities in similar regions.

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Notice Title

Ophthalmology Services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of community-based consultant led Ophthalmology services for patients in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a community-based consultant led ophthalmology service to enhance patient choice for the prompt diagnosis, assessment, and treatment where necessary of ophthalmology conditions, including: * Cataract (including Immediate Sequential Bi-Lateral Cataract Surgery) * Cornea * External Eye Disease * Glaucoma * Laser Yag capsulotomy * Neuro-ophthalmology * Not otherwise specified * Oculoplastics/orbits/lacrimal * Oncology (established diagnosis) * Vitreoretinal * Medical Retina excluding Wet ARMD and Diabetic referrals from the screening service. A contract has been awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Contract period: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 Duration: 3 years This is a zero based contract, based on historical activity the total spend is anticipated to be PS5.94m. Previous Contract Award Notice 2025/S 000-020544 This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068561
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035237-2026
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

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 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 BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 1GG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

Further Information

Notice URLs

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