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Acute Community Eyecare Service (ACES), Ocular Hypertension Monitoring Service (OHT MS) and Intraocular Referral Refinement Service (IOPRRS)

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

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07 May 2026 at 08:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Acute Community Eyecare Service (ACES), Ocular Hypertension Monitoring Service (OHT MS), and Intraocular Referral Refinement Service (IOPRRS) across Somerset. This procurement, governed by the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, utilised Direct Award Process B, thus not falling under the Procurement Act 2023. The industry category is Ophthalmologist services, with the procurement focusing on service provision within the locality of Somerset (UKK23). The contract has an indicative budget of £674,000, based on activity-driven results, for a span from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The award aligns with the NHS's objective to provide prompt and accessible eyecare services closer to home.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for optometry service providers in Somerset, especially those equipped to deliver prompt and efficient eyecare services. The procurement process fosters business growth by involving various suppliers, including large chains like Boots Opticians and Specsavers, along with small and medium-sized enterprises such as O'Toid Opticians and Earlam & Christopher. Service providers can leverage this contract to strengthen their presence within the region and potentially expand their service offerings, thereby enhancing accessibility to quality eyecare whilst adhering to high standards of patient choice and care quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acute Community Eyecare Service (ACES), Ocular Hypertension Monitoring Service (OHT MS) and Intraocular Referral Refinement Service (IOPRRS)

Notice Description

Provision of Acute Community Eyecare Service (ACES), Ocular Hypertension Monitoring Service (OHT MS) and Intraocular Referral Refinement Service (IOPRRS) from Optometry providers within Somerset. The service enables prompt access to eyecare services in a location that is closer to home and easily accessible. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Acute Community Eyecare Service (ACES), Ocular Hypertension Monitoring Service (OHT MS) and Intraocular Referral Refinement Service (IOPRRS) from Optometry providers within Somerset. 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 2027 Duration: 1 years The budget is anticipated to be PS674,000 across all three activities and is activity driven and so therefore fluid and indicative. All contracts are zero value and paid by results. 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 under Direct Award Process B. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041666-2026
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, SME

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
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Boots Opticians (Wells)

O'Toid Opticians

Specsavers Opticians (Chard)

Cranmers Optometrists

D J Bull Optometrist

Earlam & Christopher (Langport)

East Quay Vision

Eyetech Opticians (Street)

Martock Opticians

Millicans & Mansfield Opticians

Robert Frith Optometrists (Crewkerne)

Sarah Gibson Optometrist

Specsavers Opticians (Bridgwater)

Specsavers Opticians (Frome)

Specsavers Opticians (Burnham-on-Sea)

Specsavers Opticians (Taunton)

Specsavers (Wells)

Specsavers (Street)

Specsavers Opticians (Yeovil)

Stephen Beswetherick Opticians

Watson and Smith Opticians

Turners: A Concept Eye Clinic

Specsavers Opticians (Minehead)

Crown Eyecare

Further Information

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