---
title: "Community Ophthalmology Service on behalf of NHS NNICB"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-22"
---

# Community Ophthalmology Service on behalf of NHS NNICB

Buyer: NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606c2

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## Summary

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is in the process of awarding a contract for the Community Ophthalmology Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The current procurement stage is at the award phase, following a competitive process under the PSR regulations. This contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2029, with an option to extend up to 2031. The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB has designated EMMS Healthcare Limited as the preferred provider. This procurement, focusing on community-based health services, is located in Nottingham, UK, under the industry category of Health Services. Key quality criteria such as Quality and Innovation, Integration, Collaboration, Service Sustainability, as well as Social Value played a crucial role in the decision-making process. The standstill period for representations runs until 3rd July 2026, allowing bidders to challenge the decision if necessary.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the healthcare sector interested in expanding their service offerings in community health. Suitable businesses would ideally have expertise in delivering community ophthalmology services, ensuring high-quality care and innovation. The contract, valued approximately at £4,618,360, allows the successful provider to contribute to reducing health inequalities and enhancing healthcare access, aspects that are increasingly prioritised within the industry. The procurement process is open, allowing both established healthcare organisations and SMEs to participate and demonstrate their capacity to meet the outlined critical quality criteria. Through this contract, businesses can engage in long-term collaboration with the NHS, thereby ensuring sustained growth and presence in the health services sector.

## Notice

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission a Community Ophthalmology Service via a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission a Community Ophthalmology Service via a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations.

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the Community Ophthalmology Service via a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations.

As a result of this Competitive Process, a Contract will be awarded to the successful Provider(s) for a period of 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. The current contracts will end on the 30th September 2026 and as a result the successful Provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st October 2026.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The contract term will be from the 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract to 30th September 2031.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS4,618,360.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058724-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,618,360 |
| Lots value | £4,618,360 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,618,360 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Daybrook |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMMS HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 19:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058724-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025009-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 14:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003526-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.notts.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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