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27 Jul 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Elective Acute Services - Ophthalmology Services" has been completed by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, located in Lewes, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically hospital and related services (CPV code 85110000). It was conducted through a limited procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 without the need for prior publication of a call for competition. SpaMedica Ltd has been awarded the contract, which is valued at £3,523,858 per annum, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement stage involved includes award and contract, finalised on 27th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare, specifically those providing elective acute healthcare services, to expand their portfolio. Large-scale healthcare providers with expertise in ophthalmology services are well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, especially given it's a significant contract awarded through direct negotiation with the buyer. The contract, awarded to SpaMedica Ltd, underscores the importance of established credibility and capacity to deliver quality patient care. Therefore, healthcare service providers looking to grow through public procurement would benefit from gearing their services towards niche, high-demand medical areas, while ensuring competitive quality and patient choice offerings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Elective Acute Services - Ophthalmology Services

Notice Description

The contract with SpaMedica is for the provision of Elective Acute Healthcare services. It was procured via a Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Process B.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider is an Independent Sector Provider, providing Elective acute health care services This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B (The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 7) The lifetime Value of the contract is PS3,523,858 (per annum PS1,761,929 (Surrey & Sussex ICB) . The contract will start on 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027 with an optional 1 year Extension. This is an existing previous contract with an existing Provider

Options: Optional 1 year Extension

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-06d448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070784-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,523,858 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks 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 SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

Further Information

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