---
title: "Ophthalmology cataract services for NHS patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049af0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-09-13"
---

# Ophthalmology cataract services for NHS patients

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049af0

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## Summary

The NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for ophthalmology cataract services to SpaMedica Ltd. This award was made under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the contract was signed on 5th July 2024, with services commencing on 1st April 2024. This contract, valued at £5,390,709, falls within the healthcare services category and covers the region of UKI5. It was awarded through a limited procurement method which means there was no prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in healthcare services. Businesses that can offer high-quality ophthalmology services at competitive prices would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The NHS's focus on patient choice and the adoption of streamlined procurement regulations create a favourable environment for qualified providers to expand their services under the Patient Choice framework. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility, thus driving potential business growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Ophthalmology cataract services for NHS Patients across the ICB Area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NEL ICB have awarded a contract for ophthalmology cataract services for NHS patients across the ICB area, for 1 year from 1st April 2024. The award has been made under direct award process B. The value of the contract over the year is PS5,390,709, to be paid only for actual activity undertaken at the current national price, plus MFF. This is an existing provider for an existing service. The provider has requested a contract under Patient Choice. The ICB has followed its Accreditation Policy and approved the request.

### Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029470-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 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 | £5,390,709 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E15 1DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |

## 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

- 13 Sep 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029470-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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