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Ophthalmology Services - Fylde Coast

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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22 May 2026 at 10:42

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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 "Ophthalmology Services" on the Fylde Coast, classified under the health services industry category with CPV code 85100000. The procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, differing from standard EU procurement directives, utilising a direct award without prior competition. Although an intention to award notice has been issued on 22nd May 2026, formal award and potential representations from other providers must be made by 4th June 2026. The service is intended to start on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2027. The procurement is ongoing, with the final contract value for this cost-per-case agreement yet to be finalised.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare services or ophthalmology, as a potential competitive space, despite the presence of an established provider, Community Health and Eyecare Ltd (CHEC). The existing provider satisfied previous contractual requirements, which aligns them closely with the key criteria set for continuity and quality in service delivery. New entrants seeking to propose unique innovations, integrate services, or enhance patient access while addressing health inequalities could position themselves well for future procurement cycles within this sector. Companies capable of demonstrating service sustainability and social value would be well-suited to engage with this or similar opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ophthalmology Services - Fylde Coast

Notice Description

Provision of Community Ophthalmology Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Community Ophthalmology Services 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-06a083
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047607-2026
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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