---
title: "Provision of Forensic Eye Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a58b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Provision of Forensic Eye Care Service

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a58b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Forensic Eye Care Service" is spearheaded by the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in Kettering, United Kingdom. This process, classified under the health services industry category, involves the delivery of services at the secure location HMP Ranby in region UKF1. The procurement is currently at the award and contract update stage as of 1st October 2025, with a contract duration of 540 days. This service is crucial for maintaining critical health services in an urgent context, employing limited procurement methods under the Direct Award Process A - Urgent situation (F03), due to unforeseeable circumstances requiring immediate action, bypassing the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Participation in this tender offers significant opportunities for companies within the health services sector, especially those capable of providing specialised medical care in secure environments. Firms like Forensic Eye Care, which are already involved as active suppliers, exemplify the ideal candidates for this contract. The emphasis on both quality and price indicates a balanced opportunity for businesses prioritising excellence in service delivery alongside competitive pricing. This contract may particularly appeal to businesses seeking to expand their footprint in governmental health service provisions, especially in urgent and high-stakes contexts.

## Notice

Provision of a Forensic Eye Care Service in a secure location

### Procurement Information

The Trust considers that an award must be made urgently, the reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by and not attributable to the Trust due to the Emergency Award by NHS England of the Head Contract for Healthcare Services at HMP Ranby to the Trust. Delaying the award of the contract to satisfy the requirements of the PSR would likely pose a risk to patient or public safety. The award term reflects the novation of existing supplier subcontracts from the incumbent on existing terms to ensure the continuity of healthcare services during the mobilisation period of less than three-months. The period of mobilisation would not have allowed the Trust to identify alternative provision for the subcontracted service. The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A - Urgent situation (F03) under 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/061323-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 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 | £136,064 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7PW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Windmill |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORENSIC EYE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 12:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061323-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061179-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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