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title: "QHM-2025-8166 Rees and Wade Optom"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a465"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# QHM-2025-8166 Rees and Wade Optom

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a465

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "QHM-2025-8166 Rees and Wade Optom," is managed by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Sunderland, UKC region. This process concerns the procurement of optometry services under the industry category of Optician Services (CPV code: 85160000). The procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and does not fall under the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023. The contract, awarded via Direct Award Process C, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Notably, it is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed contract value. The intended supplier, Rees and Wade Optom, has been notified, with the formal contract expected post-standstill period completion, which was marked by the notice on 29 September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with a focus on optometry. The direct award indicates a streamlined selection process tailored for existing, reliable providers, making it ideal for established firms capable of meeting specific quality and cost criteria without the complexities of open competition. The involved entity, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is a major public health body, offering long-term contractual potential in the healthcare services sector. Businesses with proven expertise in activity-based service delivery in health may find substantial growth opportunities through participating in similar procurement schemes under the Provider Selection Regime.

## Notice

Optometry Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Optometry Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS0. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 midnight on 10/10/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064775-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REES AND WADE OPTOM - WADE OPTOMETRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 12:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064775-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060668-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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