---
title: "Macular Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04930f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04930f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-10-18"
---

# Macular Service

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04930f

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## Summary

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of macular services in West Lancashire. The procurement process, classified under "Ophthalmologist services" (CPV 85121281), was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded using a direct award process, falling outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract commenced on 1st June 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. Key dates include the contract award date on 5th September 2024. The procurement method was "limited" without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the presence of an existing provider meeting the service requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in ophthalmology services. The contract is ideally suited for established service providers that can offer specialised macular treatment services while adhering to NHS standards for quality and innovation, integration, and service sustainability. Businesses with expertise in improving access to healthcare and reducing health inequalities will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. The direct award process indicates a preference for providers with a proven track record, making it advantageous for companies already involved in healthcare services to leverage this contract for growth.

## Notice

The provision of a macular service in West Lancashire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of a macular service in West Lancashire. Contract start date: 01/06/2024 Contract end date: 31/03/2025 0.01 has been included as the value of this contract in this notice as it is a cost per case contract. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

### 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 the relevant authority by 05/09/24 . 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/033787-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPAMEDICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 13:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033787-2024
- 22 Aug 2024 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026871-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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