Community Eye Service in Wirral (Tier 1)

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the provision of Community Eye Services (Tier 1) in Wirral. The procurement falls under the health services industry and was concluded without the need for prior publication of a competitive call due to its regulated nature. This tender is part of a direct award procedure, with the awarded contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and set to expire on 31st March 2026.

Approved by the Wirral Place Leadership Team on 4th December 2024, this contract exemplifies a legal framework separate from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in eye care services and accustomed to public procurement frameworks such as the Provider Selection Regime. The contract has been awarded to Wirral Vision, located at St George's Medical Centre, illustrating that local SMEs with relevant expertise have the potential to succeed in such procurement processes.

Businesses looking to expand within the health services domain can glean insights from this tender to improve their competitiveness in future similar procurements.