---
title: "Provision of Optometry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b72"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Provision of Optometry Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b72

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is preparing to award a contract under the Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the provision of optometry services. This award notice, dated 16 March 2026, signals the Trust's intention to contract with Forensic Eyecare Limited, pending the completion of the standstill period concluding on 26 March 2026. The focus of this procurement involves health services to be delivered at Rampton Hospital, Arnold Lodge, and Wathwood Hospital in Nottinghamshire. The contract value is approximated at £125,922.54, with services projected to commence on 1 April 2026 and run through to 31 March 2029. Although the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are not applicable, decision-makers from Nottinghamshire Healthcare Forensic Care Group have not identified any conflicts of interest.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services within secure hospital settings. Given the specific needs and challenges associated with the patient cohorts in these facilities, businesses with established expertise in optometry and experience in similar settings would be well-positioned to bid successfully. The rationale for awarding this contract without prior competition highlights a continuation of existing, satisfactory service provision, ensuring seamless delivery to the specified hospitals. The emphasis on reputation and existing relationships with patient cohorts will ensure businesses focusing on quality service provision and maintaining good patient relationships have a competitive edge in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of a high quality, optometry service to patients residing at Rampton Hospital, Arnold Lodge and Wathwood Hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a high quality, optometry service to patients residing at Rampton Hospital, Arnold Lodge and Wathwood Hospital. To provide patient with access to the same range and quality of optometric services as is provided within the community, within the confines of a secure setting.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NS Foundation Trust is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. 
The lifetime value of the contract is approximated at PS125,922.54. 
Service to be provided between 01 April 20026 until 31st March 2029.

### 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 26/03/2026 . 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/023696-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £125,922 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG3 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Mapperley |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORENSIC EYECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023696-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://forensiceyecare.co.uk/
- https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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