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title: "Provision of a Low Vision Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# Provision of a Low Vision Service

Buyer: NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612bb

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## Summary

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has formally awarded a contract for the Provision of a Low Vision Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £49,700, will commence on 1 April 2026 for a duration of one year, providing essential health services within the Gloucestershire region. This award follows a limited procurement method, this direct award was given to Primary Eyecare Services Ltd as they met all contractual and legislative requirements since 2024. Key dates include the contract award date on 25 March 2026.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in health services with competencies in delivering community-based care. The focus on quality eye care provision means that companies capable of meeting NHS standards and working within PSR criteria are well-placed to compete for similar opportunities. With the integrated care structure favouring experienced providers, businesses equipped with the requisite expertise and able to collaborate within such frameworks are prime contenders for ongoing and future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Low Vision Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract is being awarded 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Tuesday 10 February 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Gloucestershire ICB award decision makers: Gloucestershire ICB Operational Executive NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent, Primary Eyecare Services (PES), was considered against the 5 key criteria. These criteria are not weighted differently as they are equally important for this service. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements and have been delivering this accessible, high-quality eye care service in community settings on behalf of NHS Gloucestershire ICB and since 2024. No conflicts of interest registered. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance. Approximate contract value: PS49,700. Proposed contract length 1-year from 1 April 2026.

### 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 the relevant authority by Tuesday 10 February 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027482-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIMARY EYECARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027482-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008356-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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