---
title: "Community Macular Service_CL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06669e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# Community Macular Service_CL

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06669e

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## Summary

This contract concerns the provision of ophthalmologist services under the Community Macular Service_CL, managed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. It follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with the award notice published on 10th March 2026. The tender is classified within health services and is specific to the region of Preston, UKD45. The current stage of the procurement process is the intention to award, underpinned by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with a standstill period allowing representations until 23rd March 2026. The service contract is designed as a cost-per-case activity with a start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date on 31st March 2027.

The procurement is conducted through a limited award procedure, indicating that the opportunity is tailored for providers already delivering services compliant with prior contracts. Businesses involved in health services, particularly those experienced in ophthalmology, may find opportunities for growth given the focus on quality, innovation, and value in provider selection. This procurement is optimal for existing providers in the market, particularly small and medium enterprises with the capacity to meet rigorous standards of service sustainability, integration, and reducing health inequalities. The contract is set to be awarded to Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited, offering substantial prospects to demonstrate competencies in social value and improved access to healthcare services.

## Notice

provision of a Community Macular Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

provision of a Community Macular Service Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 0.01 contract value has been included as this is a cost per case activity based contract with agreed local prices The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

### 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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23/03/2026. 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/021464-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HOSPITALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021464-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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