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title: "High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d312"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-10-24"
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# High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d312

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## Summary

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services, awarding the contract under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This tender, classified under the health services category, aimed to deliver these essential services to the Devon population. The procurement, carried out through a limited method without publication of a contract notice, pursued a direct award to maintain continuity of pre-existing services. The awarded contracts, signed on 4 October 2024, will commence from 1 December 2024 and are set for a duration of 16 months. Key providers include Spamedica, New Medical Systems Ltd, Anglia Community Eye Services, and Optimax (Ultralase), all of which are current providers of the service across various UK regions, including Exeter, Plymouth, and Newton Abbot.

This contract offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses within the ophthalmology and general health services sectors, specifically those experienced in high-volume, low-complexity procedures like cataract services. While the procurement was limited to existing providers, it underscores the value of establishing robust partnerships within the NHS framework. Enterprises equipped with the capability to deliver high-quality healthcare services across broad geographical regions, particularly in the UKK area and adjacent locales, are well-suited to engagements like this. Furthermore, the variable nature of contract values points to further opportunities for expanding service efficiency and patient volume management. Engaging in such frameworks may offer businesses not only growth in scope and scale but also the ability to forge deeper, more impactful relationships with national healthcare bodies.

## Notice

85121281-6 Ophthalmologist Services Direct Award to existing providers under PSR Direct Award B. This service is to deliver High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services to the Devon population.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure High Flow, Low Complexity Cataract Services. It is awarding a contract of 16 months , commencing 01/12/2024 to Spamedica, Newmedical Systems Ltd, Anglia Community Eye Services and Optimax (Ultralase) - following Direct Award Process B of the Provider Selection Regime. This is an existing service and all four providers are an existing provider. Contract Value is fully variable.

### Procurement Information

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. These services are covered under a patients Right to Choose and providers Request for Quote to deliver these services. Contracts are fully variable and value is based on activity delivered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068066-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 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 | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ANGLIA COMMUNITY EYE SERVICE; NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS; OPTIMAX (ULTRALASE EYE CLINICS; SPAMEDICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068066-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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