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title: "Low Vision - Royal National Institute of Blind People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046924"
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# Low Vision - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Buyer: NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046924

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## Summary

NHS North Central London ICB has awarded a contract to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) for the provision of low vision services, classified under Ophthalmologist services (CPV: 85121281). The contract supports vulnerable patient groups, including those with learning disabilities, dementia, or housebound individuals, by helping them maximise the use of their residual vision. Initially intended to be awarded on 24 June 2024, the contract officially began on 1 April 2024 and will run until 31 March 2025, valued at £180,000. The procurement process followed the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can offer specialised ophthalmologist services and high-quality patient experiences. Given the focus on helping vulnerable groups, companies with expertise in patient-centric care, particularly for those with complex needs, are well-suited to compete. This direct award process also underscores the value of providing innovative and integrative healthcare solutions, emphasising collaboration and social value. Businesses with a strong track record in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their operations and foster growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The service helps patients maximise the use of their residual vision and act as a one stop shop service with high quality patient experience especially for vulnerable patient groups, including those with Learning Disabilities, dementia or housebound

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service helps patients maximise the use of their residual vision and act as a one stop shop service with high quality patient experience especially for vulnerable patient groups, including those with Learning Disabilities, dementia or housebound. Additional information: The service helps patients maximise the use of their residual vision and act as a one stop shop service with high quality patient experience especially for vulnerable patient groups, including those with Learning Disabilities, dementia or housebound

### 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 provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 01 June 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000068-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 1TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Laycock |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE (RNIB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2025 at 10:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000068-2025
- 21 May 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015960-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nclhealthandcare.org.uk/
- https://www.rnib.org.uk/

## Provenance

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