--- title: "Community Ophthalmology Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b86e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b86e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b86e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b86e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Community Ophthalmology Service Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b86e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b86e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b86e.json) ## Summary The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board plans to award a contract for Community Ophthalmology Services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This decision follows an evaluation based on criteria such as Quality and Innovation, Value, Integration and Sustainability, Access and Inequalities, and Social Value, with a strong emphasis on ensuring safe and high-quality care. Community Health and Eyecare Limited (CHEC) has been identified as the most suitable provider, bringing an excellent track record and alignment with NHS strategic priorities. This contract, valued at approximately £1,058,852 for an initial term of six months beginning 1 April 2026, includes an extension option and is pivotal to maintaining continuity of care pre-competitive procurement. Key parties involved include the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board as the buyer and CHEC as the supplier, with the project located in Dorset, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in ophthalmology or community-based healthcare services. Companies like CHEC, which showcase strong performance across quality, value, and integration metrics, stand to gain from aligning with NHS priorities, particularly in enhancing access and reducing health inequalities. The procurement method without prior publication allows for streamlined engagement, making this a promising prospect for businesses equipped to deliver innovative and sustainable health services. Additionally, the emphasis on social value and local community health integration underlines the potential for partnerships that bolster public health support and provide substantial social returns. ## Notice The services to be provided for under this contract are Community Ophthalmology Services. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,058,852 for a term of 6 months from 01 April 2026 plus an extension option of 3+3 months with an additional total value of PS1,058,852. This is and existing service and existing provider. This contract is required, to maintain continuity of care while a full competitive procurement is undertaken. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The services to be provided for under this contract are Community Ophthalmology Services. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,058,852 for a term of 6 months from 01 April 2026 plus an extension option of 3+3 months with an additional total value of PS1,058,852. This is and existing service and existing provider. This contract is required, to maintain continuity of care while a full competitive procurement is undertaken. ### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 30 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/057728-2026 | | 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 | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Apr 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 | £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 - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057728-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.communityeyecare.uk/ - https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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