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Ophthalmology Services- Central

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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22 May 2026 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for community ophthalmology services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This notice, published on 22nd May 2026, signifies an intention to award, with representations to be submitted by 4th June 2026. The service will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2027, located in Preston, UK, within the health services category. The procurement follows a limited procedure, employing a direct award route given the satisfactory performance of the existing provider, Community Health and Eyecare Ltd (CHEC), and avoiding the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. The decision was formally endorsed by the ICB Executive Team on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those involved in ophthalmology. Businesses already offering specialized healthcare services or those looking to expand into the community healthcare sector may find this contract beneficial. Companies with a robust track record in health services delivery and innovation are particularly well-suited to compete, especially if they demonstrate integration, collaboration, and social value. The direct award process indicates a preference for providers that can maintain and enhance service quality while reducing health inequalities and improving access. Given the current provider's established performance, businesses seeking participation should emphasize their credentials in innovation and sustainable service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ophthalmology Services- Central

Notice Description

Provision of Community Ophthalmology Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Community Ophthalmology Service Start Date - 01/04/2026 End Date - 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is cost per case however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C 0.01 has been included as the value of this contract as it is a cost per case contract based on activity.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to 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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 4th June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a07d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047594-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Community Health and Eyecare Ltd (CHEC)

Further Information

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