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Cataract, AMD and Posterior Capsule Opacification Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

30 Apr 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the delivery of Cataract, AMD, and Posterior Capsule Opacification Services across the regions of Cheshire and Merseyside. This award falls under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime and is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £15,753,957 annually, starts on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027. SpaMedica Limited, located in Bolton, will provide the services following a direct award procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the approval formalised on 18th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on eye health interventions. Organisations with expertise in delivering high-quality patient care, such as small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The emphasis on patient choice in the award criteria highlights the importance of quality service provision, making it an ideal prospect for businesses prioritising patient-centric approaches. Given the regional coverage across Cheshire and Merseyside, providers with strong logistical capabilities and regional insight stand to benefit considerably.

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Notice Title

Cataract, AMD and Posterior Capsule Opacification Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

To deliver a Cataract, AMD and Posterior Capsule Opacification Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place is awarding a 1 year contract via Direct Award B to SpaMedica Limited to deliver Cataract, AMD and Posterior Capsule Opacification Service across Cheshire and Merseyside Services. The contract will start on 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS15,753,957. This is a existing service being provided by a 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-068fb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040141-2026
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
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
£15,753,957 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 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
TLD61 Warrington, TLD62 Cheshire East, TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLD71 East Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool, TLD73 Sefton, TLD74 Wirral

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

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