---
title: "Patient Choice Ophthalmology services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0661b7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Patient Choice Ophthalmology services

Buyer: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0661b7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and pertains to a contract for "Patient Choice Ophthalmology Services" within the health industry category. The services will be delivered in the region UKD36, covering Greater Manchester. This process is in the award stage, with the award finalised on 4th March 2026. The service contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2026, with a total value of £17,516,674. The procurement method utilised is a limited process, specifically a Direct Award Procedure B, without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the ophthalmology sector, particularly for those with the capability to provide patient-focused eye care services. Companies like SpaMedica Limited, which specialise in ophthalmologist services and are based in Manchester, are well-suited to compete in such tenders given their larger scale operations and expertise in the field. The contract not only offers a substantial financial opportunity but also strengthens business presence with NHS trust procurement processes, fostering long-term partnerships in healthcare delivery.

## Notice

Ophthalmology Services to be delivered to NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. as part of patient choice. An award has been made following Direct Award Process B. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. The total contract value will be PS17,516,674.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice for Direct Award Process B. 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 regulations do not apply to this award. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of the individuals making the decision identified.

### Procurement Information

The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice for Direct Award Process B. 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 regulations 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/019312-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £17,516,674 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPAMEDICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019312-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/

## Provenance

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