---
title: "Ophthalmology - Transforming Wet Age Macular Degeneration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ce04"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-01-07"
---

# Ophthalmology - Transforming Wet Age Macular Degeneration

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ce04

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## Summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has issued a procurement process titled "Ophthalmology - Transforming Wet Age Macular Degeneration," focused on optician services within the health industry category. This procurement is situated in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, outlined under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 - Direct Award Process C. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with a tender period ending on 20 January 2025. The contract is valued at £90,840 for a duration of 24 months, comprising a direct award to Primary Eyecare Services for supporting the macular service referral pathway.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in optometric practices and diagnostic services to expand their operations and establish a strong partnership with the NHS. Eligible businesses in the region can benefit from subcontracting opportunities through Primary Eyecare Services, managing aspects like finances, activity, quality, and compliance. Businesses with expertise in OCT scans and NHS diagnostic services would find this contracting process well-suited for their capabilities, fostering growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Intention to Award Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to award contract for an optometric practice that will support the macular service referral pathway at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust. Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 - Direct Award Process C.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to award. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Primary Eyecare Services under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. There has been a programme of work to redesign the referral pathway. The agreed new pathway requires to work with optometric practices which will support the pathway by providing the NHS diagnostic services. The pathway requires the supplier to undertake the initial OCT scans. The supplier will facilitate the contracts with all eligible optometric practices across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The supplier will manage finances, activity, quality and compliance with all optometric practices. The total expected value of the contract for the 24 month contract term is PS90,840.00. The cost is based on the activity planned for the contract provider. Additional information: Primary Eye Care Solutions have satisfied the existing contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlines in the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000408-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,840 |
| Lots value | £90,840 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000408-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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