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title: "Provision of Community Eye Care Services (CUES, Cataract Post-Operative follow up, Repeat Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Testing and Paediatric Community Ophthalmology Services) for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB"
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# Provision of Community Eye Care Services (CUES, Cataract Post-Operative follow up, Repeat Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Testing and Paediatric Community Ophthalmology Services) for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB

Buyer: NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0661f8

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## Summary

The NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recently conducted a procurement process for the provision of Community Eye Care Services, which includes Cataract Post-Operative follow up, Repeat Intraocular Pressure Testing, and Paediatric Community Ophthalmology Services. This falls under the health services category, with the procurement method being a Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract has been awarded to the incumbent provider, Primary Eyecare Services Limited, after a successful standstill period concluding on 17th March 2026. The awarded contract began on 1st April 2026 and will run for one year, with an option to extend for an additional year. This service is primarily located in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, UK, reflecting a contract value of £3,622,898.00.

The procurement of these essential health services presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare delivery and community-based medical services. This contract underlines the demand for organisations capable of meeting high standards in service delivery, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. It is especially suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Primary Eyecare Services, which have demonstrated capability in providing integrated community healthcare solutions. The contract's emphasis on quality, innovation, and social value criteria presents a growth opportunity for businesses committed to improving healthcare access and reducing health inequalities in the region.

## Notice

This is an Intention to Award Notice pursuant to Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of Community Eye Care Services for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB). A Direct Award C Process is being followed. The incumbent provider, Primary Eyecare Services (PES), is performing satisfactorily under the existing contract and has been assessed as likely to satisfy the requirements of the proposed new contract, which is not significantly changed. (The service is VAT exempt.)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Primary Eyecare Services (PES) provides a single point of access for community eye care and coordinates delivery through accredited community optometry practices. Services include: * Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) - Herefordshire & Worcestershire * Post-Surgery Cataract Follow-Up - Worcestershire * Intra-Ocular Pressure (IOP) Service - Worcestershire * Paediatric Community Ophthalmology Service (PCOS) - Worcestershire The current contract commenced on 1 April 2024 and expires on 31 March 2026. The proposed new contract term is 1 year from 1 April 2026 with the option to extend for one further year subject to mutual agreement. There are no material changes to scope or service model. The ICB has undertaken a proportionate reassessment of the incumbent provider against the PSR Basic Selection Criteria and the five mandatory PSR Key Criteria. The assessment confirmed that PES: * Continues to meet statutory and regulatory requirements * Has appropriate governance, safeguarding, prescribing and subcontractor accreditation arrangements in place * Demonstrates safe and effective service delivery * Remains financially stable * Is compliant with UK GDPR, DSPT and insurance requirements The total lifetime value of the original contract (at commencement) was PS3,442,547.00. The lifetime value of the proposed contract is PS3,622,898.00 (PS1,811,449.00 per annum) plus any applicable future inflationary uplifts. This represents an increase of approximately 5.24% in value, which is below the 25% threshold specified under Regulation 9 (Direct Award C). No considerable change threshold is met. The decision to award was made by the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB Strategic Commissioning Committee on 4 March 2026. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health and Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act (PA2023) 2023 do not apply 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 midnight 17th March 2026. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. Written representations should be sent to NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB at the following email address: hwicb.corpgov@nhs.net The decision to award the contract was made by the members of the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Strategic Commissioning Committee on 4 March 2026. There were no declared conflicts of interest for the individuals making the decision. NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB assessed the incumbent provider on Quality and Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration and Service Delivery, Improving access, and Social Value. The assessment determined that the incumbent provider has delivered this contract to a high standard and will deliver the new contract at the same cost, plus inflation.

### Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the PCR regulations. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health and Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or PA2023 do not apply 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 midnight 17th March 2026. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033386-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 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 | £3,622,898 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR3 7NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Claines |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire 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

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033386-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019433-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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