{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-077aa9-2026-09-25T14:04:28+01:00", "date": "2026-09-25T14:04:28+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-077aa9", "description": "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 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 decision makers by midnight on 07/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill. Written representation should be sent to: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: Director of Commissioning Neighbourhood South", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-077aa9", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Optom Contracts 2026/27", "status": "complete", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Optometry Services - Cataract/RIOP/Low Vision community-based eye care services delivered by accredited optometrists to support patients closer to home and reduce unnecessary referrals to Hospital Eye Services.", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Optometry Services - Cataract/RIOP/Low Vision community-based eye care services delivered by accredited optometrists to support patients closer to home and reduce unnecessary referrals to Hospital Eye Services. The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023.The contract value is PS0. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services carried out within this contract are ad hoc. Contract Start Date: 01/04/26 Contract End Date: 31/03/27 Although the contract start is 01/04/2026, the services have been delivered on an implied contract.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.", "type": "quality", "description": "100%" }, { "name": "The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.", "type": "cost", "description": "100%" } ] }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "cancelled" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKC" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "procurementMethod": "limited", "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition", "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [ { "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL", "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE", "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive" } ], "procurementMethodRationale": "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 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 decision makers by midnight on 07/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. 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