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Elective Care Ophthalmology & Gastroenterology Service

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the award stage of a public procurement contract titled "Elective Care Ophthalmology & Gastroenterology Service". This contract pertains to health services within the industry category and focuses on delivering elective care across Cheshire and Merseyside to patients registered with local GPs. The procurement does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as it was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Awarded to Community Health and Eyecare Limited, the contract starts on 1st April 2026 and is set to expire by 31st March 2027. The indicative annual contract value is £1,032,705. The location of service delivery includes regions UKD6 and UKD7, with the procurement stage being award.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large healthcare providers specializing in ophthalmology and gastroenterology services seeking to expand their presence in Cheshire and Merseyside. The procurement method involved a direct award without prior publication or competition, creating a streamlined process for suitable existing service providers like Community Health and Eyecare Limited. Businesses that can deliver quality patient care with existing infrastructure and are capable of managing significant service contracts will find this award beneficial for enhancing their growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Elective Care Ophthalmology & Gastroenterology Service

Notice Description

Elective Care Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology Services, including diagnostic endoscopy, for Cheshire and Merseyside ICB patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place has awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver elective care Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology Services across Cheshire & Merseyside. The contract will start on 1st April 2026, expire 31st March 2027 and has an indicative annual contract value of PS1,032,705. This is an existing service that has been awarded to an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039291-2026
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
£1,032,705 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 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 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
Post Town
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, TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE

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