---
title: "Community Ophthalmology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068218"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068218.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-09"
---

# Community Ophthalmology Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068218

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, located in Dorchester, has conducted a procurement process for Community Ophthalmology Services, which falls under the health services category. The procurement was managed through a limited method, specifically the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, without prior publication of a competitive call. The contract, valued at approximately £2,117,704, was intended for the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. However, the process to award this contract was ultimately abandoned, as announced in June 2026. Prior to abandonment, Community Health and Eyecare Limited had been identified as the intended supplier under an award procedure initiated in April 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those capable of delivering ophthalmology services on a community scale. Although the direct award process was abandoned, businesses with the ability to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions might still engage with NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for future requirements. Companies with experience in working within the health care regulations of the United Kingdom and familiarity with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities as these continue to arise from public health organisations seeking to bolster their service offerings.

## Notice

The services to be provided for under this contract are Community Ophthalmology Services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS2,117,704. The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Community Ophthalmology Services. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS2,117,704. The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

### Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054189-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 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 | £2,117,704 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054189-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033817-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.communityeyecare.uk/
- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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