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title: "Ophthalmology Services- Central"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a07d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Ophthalmology Services- Central

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a07d

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for community ophthalmology services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This notice, published on 22nd May 2026, signifies an intention to award, with representations to be submitted by 4th June 2026. The service will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2027, located in Preston, UK, within the health services category. The procurement follows a limited procedure, employing a direct award route given the satisfactory performance of the existing provider, Community Health and Eyecare Ltd (CHEC), and avoiding the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. The decision was formally endorsed by the ICB Executive Team on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those involved in ophthalmology. Businesses already offering specialized healthcare services or those looking to expand into the community healthcare sector may find this contract beneficial. Companies with a robust track record in health services delivery and innovation are particularly well-suited to compete, especially if they demonstrate integration, collaboration, and social value. The direct award process indicates a preference for providers that can maintain and enhance service quality while reducing health inequalities and improving access. Given the current provider's established performance, businesses seeking participation should emphasize their credentials in innovation and sustainable service delivery.

## Notice

Provision of Community Ophthalmology Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Community Ophthalmology Service Start Date - 01/04/2026 End Date - 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is cost per case however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C 0.01 has been included as the value of this contract as it is a cost per case contract based on activity.

### 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 4th June 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/047594-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 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 | COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LTD (CHEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047594-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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