Single Point of Access (SPoA) Eye Care Service
Description: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is procuring a Single Point of Access (SPoA) Eye Care Service to provide a clinically led referral management and triage service for ophthalmology referrals across Cheshire and Merseyside. The service will improve referral quality, support patient choice, optimise onward pathways and help reduce unnecessary secondary care demand through a consistent system wide approach.
Summary: The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is conducting an open procurement process to appoint a single provider for the "Single Point of Access (SPoA) Eye Care Service", with industry classification under health services (CPV: 85100000). This service aims to enhance ophthalmology referral quality, manage referral triage, and improve access to eye care services across Cheshire and Merseyside. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 28th August 2026 at 12:00 hours. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2031, with an optional extension of 24 months. The procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.