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title: "PRIMARY CARE OPTOMETRY ENHANCED SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ca2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# PRIMARY CARE OPTOMETRY ENHANCED SERVICES

Buyer: NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ca2

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## Summary

The public procurement contract for "Primary Care Optometry Enhanced Services" was managed by the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. It focuses on optician services within Derby and Derbyshire, specifically aiming to enhance services such as Direct Cataract Referral, Children's Vision Screening, Low Vision Aid Assessment, and Telemedicine. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a direct award process. It was awarded on 1st April 2026 for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. This scheme aims to reduce strain on Hospital Eye Services and ensure care is provided within the community. The procurement process was a limited competition without a prior publication call, and the deadlines for representations related to the contract were set for 30th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for community optometrists based in Derby and Derbyshire. By focusing on community-based healthcare, it offers local businesses in the optometry sector the chance to partake in a governmental initiative aimed at decentralising healthcare services. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide quality, innovative services while ensuring sustainability and integration with existing healthcare frameworks. For businesses already involved in community healthcare provision or those looking to expand their services in this domain, engaging in this tender process could deliver increased visibility, sustainability, and opportunities for collaboration within the NHS framework.

## Notice

Services provided by Derby & Derbyshire based Community Optometrists specifically relating to Direct Cataract Referral, Childrens Vision Screening, Low Vision Aid Assessment and Telemedicine. Provided within Derby & Derbyshire ICB Optometry practices with aims to reduce impacts on Hospital Eye Services, ensures continuity of provision and treats patients closer to home.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be made to ddicb.optometry@nhs.net Decision was made by Primary Care Sub Group. No conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest were declared by individuals making the decision. The ICB assessed the provider's current performance and ability to continue to provide the service. Assessment criteria included quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, social value. Following this assessment it was concluded that the existing Provider will be able to fulfil the requirements to continue delivery of the service.

Options: 3 years plus 18 months

### 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th March 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/046098-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 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 | £999,927 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby, TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DERBYSHIRE OPTOMETRISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046098-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024228-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk

## Provenance

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