---
title: "Provision of Enhanced Optometry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# Provision of Enhanced Optometry Services

Buyer: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497f5

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## Summary

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has issued an intention to award notice for the contract titled "Provision of Enhanced Optometry Services" under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract, set within the medical practice services industry category, will cover services such as Community Urgent Eyecare, Pre & Post Cataract, Glaucoma Repeat Reading, and other related services. The procurement method utilized is a limited procedure, awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is located in Manchester (UKD3) with key dates including the start of the standstill period on 4 September 2024 and the representation deadline of 16 September 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2025, with an approximate lifetime value of £5,000,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical practice services, particularly those offering advanced optometry services and solutions that align with the procurement criteria, such as quality, innovation, and social value. Companies already providing high-standard ocular healthcare services may find this opportunity especially beneficial. Additionally, the contract is awarded to the existing provider, Primary Eyecare Services Limited, indicating suitability for established providers with a demonstrable track record in delivering similar services efficiently and to a high standard.

## Notice

Enhanced Optometry Services - Community Urgent Eyecare, Pre & Post Cataract, Glaucoma Repeat Reading, Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Service, Glaucoma Community Monitoring, Low Vision Aid Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Enhanced Optometry Services - Community Urgent Eyecare, Pre & Post Cataract, Glaucoma Repeat Reading, Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Service, Glaucoma Community Monitoring, Low Vision Aid Service. This contract will be awarded to an existing provider following the direct award process C. The approximate life time value of the contract is PS5,000,000. Contract start date: 01 April 2024 Contract end date 31 March 2025

### 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 16 September 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/028247-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121000 - Medical practice services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028247-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/nhs-gm/

## Provenance

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