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04 Aug 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the Stable Glaucoma Monitoring Service was awarded by the NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board to Dorking Healthcare Limited. This contract, designed to deliver ophthalmologist services, focuses on ongoing monitoring for patients with treated ocular hypertension and stable glaucoma within the Surrey Downs area. The procurement, classified under the healthcare category, followed a Direct Award Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The methodology bypassed the need for prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring a streamlined award process tailored to local healthcare needs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for healthcare service providers with expertise in community-based ophthalmology and stable glaucoma monitoring. Businesses focusing on innovations in clinical governance, IT integration, and sustainable healthcare solutions are well-positioned to engage with NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. The contract pays per activity, encouraging efficiency and high-quality service delivery, which can drive cost savings and enhance value for patient care. Local involvement in recruitment and sustainable practices align with NHS goals, providing additional incentives for community-centric healthcare SMEs to participate and expand their market presence in the Surrey region.

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Notice Title

Stable Glaucoma Monitoring Service - CAN

Notice Description

The service relates to the provision of a community-based Stable Glaucoma Monitoring Service, whereby clinicians and accredited optometrists provide ongoing monitoring and care for patients with diagnosed, treated ocular hypertension (OHT) and stable glaucoma at programmed intervals in the Surrey Downs area. The contract is paid on an activity basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service relates to the provision of a community-based Stable Glaucoma Monitoring Service, whereby clinicians and accredited optometrists provide ongoing monitoring and care for patients with diagnosed, treated ocular hypertension (OHT) and stable glaucoma at programmed intervals in the Surrey Downs area. The contract is paid on an activity basis. The contract is for 1 year commencing 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027.

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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073755-2026
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

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,498 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 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 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
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORKING HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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